1
: as a precaution against the event that
carries an umbrella in case it rains
2
: if
In case we are surprised, keep by me.—
Washington Irving
Washington Irvingin case
2 of 2phrase
: as a precaution
took an umbrella, just in case
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2025
An investor must be comfortable (and have the cash) available in case the put option sold is exercised at $180.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
Choosing What to Freeze One tip to keep in mind is to only freeze decor items that guests won’t mind accidentally bumping into, just in case your ice cubes melt earlier than planned.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
Zelenskyy told reporters in a WhatsApp media chat that there were no final aligned peace proposals for now, reiterating his plea to partners to strengthen Ukraine in case Russia refuses to stop its war.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
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Conjunction
However, one of the top concerns for some parents and families is their ability to contact their children at school in case of an emergency, especially with the influence of recent school shootings.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2025
An investor must be comfortable (and have the cash) available in case the put option sold is exercised at $180.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
Choosing What to Freeze One tip to keep in mind is to only freeze decor items that guests won’t mind accidentally bumping into, just in case your ice cubes melt earlier than planned.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
Zelenskyy told reporters in a WhatsApp media chat that there were no final aligned peace proposals for now, reiterating his plea to partners to strengthen Ukraine in case Russia refuses to stop its war.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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