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.
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That’s down to the potential for disruptions to oil export routes and lower demand for it in the event of wider global economic malaise.
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The child-friendly design ensures little to no injury in the event of roughhousing gone wrong and the splashes of color feel youthful but still thoughtfully designed.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
On Monday's broadcast, Quinn cautioned his viewers to take proper care in the event of a head injury, and to take doctors' advice seriously.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 May 2025
Moreover, the analyst found that the company has meaningful exposure to end markets that will prove to be more durable in the event of a recession, such as medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 May 2025
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
The child-friendly design ensures little to no injury in the event of roughhousing gone wrong and the splashes of color feel youthful but still thoughtfully designed.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
On Monday's broadcast, Quinn cautioned his viewers to take proper care in the event of a head injury, and to take doctors' advice seriously.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 May 2025
Moreover, the analyst found that the company has meaningful exposure to end markets that will prove to be more durable in the event of a recession, such as medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 May 2025
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“In the event of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20event%20of. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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