in the event of
idiom
: if (something) happens
In the event of rain , the ceremony will be held indoors.
I can call for help in the event of an emergency.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Because of the decentralized electoral system, an individual state does have the power to delay or subvert the process of appointing electors—perhaps by alleging voting irregularities—even in the event of a clear popular-vote victory for a certain candidate in that state.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Taiwanese have expressed anxiety over Trump’s comments on the campaign trail raising doubt that the U.S. would intervene in defense of the island in the event of a Chinese invasion, and calling for Taipei to pay Washington for protection.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Maine Maine's Secretary of State office urges voters to update their registration in the event of a change in name,address or party affiliation.
—Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Because of the decentralized electoral system, an individual state does have the power to delay or subvert the process of appointing electors—perhaps by alleging voting irregularities—even in the event of a clear popular-vote victory for a certain candidate in that state.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Taiwanese have expressed anxiety over Trump’s comments on the campaign trail raising doubt that the U.S. would intervene in defense of the island in the event of a Chinese invasion, and calling for Taipei to pay Washington for protection.
—Laura Kelly, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Maine Maine's Secretary of State office urges voters to update their registration in the event of a change in name,address or party affiliation.
—Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“In the event of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20event%20of. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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