in which case
idiom
: which if true
They might not let you buy the tickets yet, in which case you should try again tomorrow.
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That includes equity investment, in which case, the bank sits on a company’s cap table like any other investor.
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Sarah Kocianski, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Then, most importantly, accept if their answer to a possible make-up sesh is no (in which case, the other tips below may come in handy).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 15 May 2025
Agents had 72 hours after the end of an operation to upload their video evidence, unless there was a shooting, in which case they were instructed to upload the video evidence as soon as possible.
—Mario Ariza, ProPublica, 6 May 2025
Unless the judge accepts the dubious plea deal, in which case Kirk would plead guilty to a misdemeanor, which could result in probation rather than time behind bars.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
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Sarah Kocianski, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Then, most importantly, accept if their answer to a possible make-up sesh is no (in which case, the other tips below may come in handy).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 15 May 2025
Agents had 72 hours after the end of an operation to upload their video evidence, unless there was a shooting, in which case they were instructed to upload the video evidence as soon as possible.
—Mario Ariza, ProPublica, 6 May 2025
Unless the judge accepts the dubious plea deal, in which case Kirk would plead guilty to a misdemeanor, which could result in probation rather than time behind bars.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
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“In which case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20which%20case. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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