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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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The union will also get notice and an opportunity to bargain in case studios begin using synthetic actors, but will not be in a position to call a strike over the issue until 2030.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 June 2026
All loans with less than 20% down require borrowers to pay for mortgage insurance, which protects the lender in case the buyer defaults.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Still, keeping clear records of benefit deposits and account activity is important in case questions arise later.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 June 2026
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Conjunction
The doctor said Cara likely was suffering from migraines, but scheduled her for a CT scan just in case.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The union will also get notice and an opportunity to bargain in case studios begin using synthetic actors, but will not be in a position to call a strike over the issue until 2030.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 June 2026
All loans with less than 20% down require borrowers to pay for mortgage insurance, which protects the lender in case the buyer defaults.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Still, keeping clear records of benefit deposits and account activity is important in case questions arise later.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for in case
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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