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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Jin also discussed his legacy with his family and told them to have video footage of him prepared so that his grandchildren would know about him in case something happened, his daughter also said.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
Always bring a friend, and ensure that person has a cell phone to call 911 in case of an emergency.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025
Like that’s going to do any good at all in case of a nuclear explosion.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
In response to these concerns, SpaceX has changed the reflectivity of some of its satellites, and the company continues to emphasize that the Starlinks can be maneuvered in case of trouble.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
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Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
Always bring a friend, and ensure that person has a cell phone to call 911 in case of an emergency.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2025
Like that’s going to do any good at all in case of a nuclear explosion.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
In response to these concerns, SpaceX has changed the reflectivity of some of its satellites, and the company continues to emphasize that the Starlinks can be maneuvered in case of trouble.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 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 17 Oct. 2025.
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