in case
conjunctionDefinition of in case
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— Washington Irving
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.
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