in that case

phrase

: when that is considered : because of that
"The traffic could be heavy tomorrow." " In that case, we better leave early."

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“In that case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20that%20case. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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