1
: as a precaution against the event that
carries an umbrella in case it rains
2
: if
In case we are surprised, keep by me.—
Washington Irving
Washington Irvingin case
2 of 2phrase
: as a precaution
took an umbrella, just in case
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India Roby, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
The electrical system also features vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid functionality so that it can be used as a power source in case of emergency.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez said that would create redundancy in case of service interruptions.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Mechanical ascenders and descenders, metal climbing devices that help climbers up and down the rope, require a backup system in case of failure.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
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Plus, this combination is comfy enough to walk in all day, not to mention plenty polished in case of a last-minute date or drinks.
—India Roby, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
The electrical system also features vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid functionality so that it can be used as a power source in case of emergency.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026
Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez said that would create redundancy in case of service interruptions.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Mechanical ascenders and descenders, metal climbing devices that help climbers up and down the rope, require a backup system in case of failure.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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