in case
conjunction
1
: as a precaution against the event that
carries a gun in case he is attacked
2
: if
in case we are surprised, keep by me—
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Insurance companies typically buy reinsurance to avoid huge payouts in case of natural disasters or catastrophic loss.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
Learn Emergency Skills Know First Aid and CPR in case of emergencies.
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Another five engines and a hand crew from up north would stay in San Diego County in case of a local emergency.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Most venues allow couples to swap dates in case of natural disasters, but if your reception site vanishes in the storm, deposits might be a wash.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
Learn Emergency Skills Know First Aid and CPR in case of emergencies.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Another five engines and a hand crew from up north would stay in San Diego County in case of a local emergency.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Most venues allow couples to swap dates in case of natural disasters, but if your reception site vanishes in the storm, deposits might be a wash.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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