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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Elvis Presley customized a 1963 Phantom V with a telephone and a microphone in case inspiration struck.
—Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
And just in case anybody missed the first two, Ohtani became the 12th player to hit three homers in a postseason game.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Have another option lined up that’s playing either later today or Monday night, just in case.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, McCarthy will serve as the team's emergency third quarterback in case anything happens to Wentz and his immediate backup, Max Brosmer.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
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Brett Berk, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
And just in case anybody missed the first two, Ohtani became the 12th player to hit three homers in a postseason game.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Have another option lined up that’s playing either later today or Monday night, just in case.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, McCarthy will serve as the team's emergency third quarterback in case anything happens to Wentz and his immediate backup, Max Brosmer.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in case
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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