in the event of

idiom

: if (something) happens

In the event of rain , the ceremony will be held indoors.

I can call for help in the event of an emergency.

Examples of in the event of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If a carrier were to run out of money in the event of a massive earthquake, the California Insurance Guarantee Association would chip in the money to cover any outstanding claims. —Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026

In 2022, as carriers upgraded their telecommunications infrastructure from 3G, many cars made by Toyota, Chrysler, and Jeep—including both battery- and gasoline-powered models—permanently lost access to a feature that automatically notified first responders in the event of a crash. —Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026

Would Canucks ownership be comfortable with Patrik Allvin taking over for Rutherford in the event of his retirement? —Thomas Drance, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026

The action followed the governor’s executive order on Friday declaring a disaster emergency in the event of a strike. —Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for in the event of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove