in which case

phrase

: which if true

They might not let you buy the tickets yet, in which case you should try again tomorrow.

Examples of in which case in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Your question is predicated on the view that consistency is desirable, but referees often draw criticism for enforcing rules too strictly, in which case they are labelled robots who do not understand the game. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

So, the oil traders are all looking out and thinking there is going to be a resolution in the next, within the next few months, in which case prices will come back down. — CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026

Graf could also dismiss the charges against Robinson, in which case prosecutors could refile them. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

The loan is interest-free unless the school district fails to pay it off by the maturity date of March 1, 2027, in which case the school district will owe 7% interest annually, according to school board documents. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in which case

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