in case
conjunction
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—
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The music industry has a Plan B in case the U.S. bans TikTok.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
And officials from both countries will look to lock in plans in case of an unpredictable U.S. president’s return.
—Michelle Lee, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
In order to appease the White House, she is charged with staging a fake moon landing as a second option in case the mission fails.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
But the stakes get a little higher when both characters are told that NASA can’t afford to lose to the Russians and are pulled into a plot to stage a fake landing in case the actual launch doesn’t go as planned.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
Transportation officials in the state also warned that people should be prepared with a full tank of gas and have a map, just in case cellular services are overwhelmed.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Hours may vary by location, so check your particular store just in case.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2024
It is recommended to keep a bag on hand packed with necessities and to develop a plan of where to go outside the 10-mile radius in case of evacuation.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
This bag is made from 100 percent recycled plastic water bottles and has weather-resistant zippers which offer solid protection in case you get caught in inclement weather.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
And officials from both countries will look to lock in plans in case of an unpredictable U.S. president’s return.
—Michelle Lee, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
In order to appease the White House, she is charged with staging a fake moon landing as a second option in case the mission fails.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
But the stakes get a little higher when both characters are told that NASA can’t afford to lose to the Russians and are pulled into a plot to stage a fake landing in case the actual launch doesn’t go as planned.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
Transportation officials in the state also warned that people should be prepared with a full tank of gas and have a map, just in case cellular services are overwhelmed.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Hours may vary by location, so check your particular store just in case.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2024
It is recommended to keep a bag on hand packed with necessities and to develop a plan of where to go outside the 10-mile radius in case of evacuation.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
This bag is made from 100 percent recycled plastic water bottles and has weather-resistant zippers which offer solid protection in case you get caught in inclement weather.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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