How to Use in case in a Sentence

in case

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• That’s the Fifties, in case your math is shaky.
  — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
• Smithereens does provide share plates, just in case.
  — Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
• Jamie is going to hide the gold again, just in case.
  — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
• Have at least one backup route in case roads are blocked.
  — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026
• They’ll also be armed with bear spray, just in case.
  — Robert Annis, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
• Bill kept his rifle ready in case the bear should jump and run.
  — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
• Just be sure to have a backup plan in case there is a chance of rain.
  — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
• And wash your hands, too, just in case the eggs have picked up something.
  — ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
• Cover your basic costs in case of job loss.
  — Christine Benz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
• The event is open to the public and will be moved to the gym in case of rain.
  — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2024
• Or putting one inside a carry-on just in case.
  — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
• What about water and preserves, in case the war drags on?
  — Neringa Klumbytė, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
• School was the plan B, just in case music didn't work out.
  — Caché McClay, USA Today, 19 June 2026
• More prison cells were made available in case they were needed.
  — Henry Austin, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024
• Keep clear in case of an emergency.
  — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
• Leave a list of contacts to reach out to in case you are detained.
  — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
• Who could step in in case of injury, absence or a lack of form?
  — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
• Be sure all your carry-on items are labeled in case they are checked.
  — News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
• Always have a meet-up spot for you and your buddies, just in case.
  — Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
• But Houck will work as a starter in spring training in case that changes.
  — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Feb. 2023
• Cannot fly, but its height should make up for that in case of suspension.
  — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 June 2026
• Some see this as a step to avoid pre-match aggro in case the sides end up face to face.
  — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
• Most were red herrings in case scripts got leaked, or call sheets were made public.
  — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 15 May 2026
• That said, take copious notes, just in case some wires get crossed along the way.
  — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
• Snag your tickets here, and maybe pack your favorite syrup in your purse just in case.
  — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
• Plan your travel with an extra day of margin in case of a scrub.
  — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
• The Padres brought two extra catchers just in case.
  — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
• Download offline maps in case cell service drops out on the trail.
  — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
• Pack earplugs just in case, but my honest advice is to lean into it.
  — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
• But there were plans in place in case the renewal didn’t happen.
  — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

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• Racing fans might want to bring sunscreen and a rain jacket, just in case.
  — John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 May 2026
• Maybe this is a good lesson for celebrities to do a following check, in case one of their fan accounts went rogue.
  — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
• Like many of us, LISA had a fallback in case her K-pop career didn’t pan out.
  — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
• This kit also comes in a clear pouch for easy review at security, in case you’re required to remove them from your carry-on.
  — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
• Bring bug spray in the warmer months and traction devices such as microspikes or Yaktrax in winter and early spring in case there’s ice.
  — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026
• Its generous size can fit up to six seated adults, while its top layer features waterproof material in case of spills or raindrops.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026
• Most of those included a human safety operator behind the wheel in case the technology failed.
  — Phil Lebeau,meghan Reeder, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
• Another eight-point deduction was suspended until the end of the season in case of a further breach of pitch regulations.
  — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
• But what's dumber is that Kaepernick also said he's been training every morning in case an NFL team gives him a call.
  — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
• This and that ▪ The Heat plans to keep the 15th roster spot open for a while, in case a needle-moving player becomes available in free agency.
  — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
• The grippy outsole and block heel provide traction and balance for long walks, and the water-repellent material comes in handy in case of unexpected light rain.
  — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
• On the way, Watson casually mentioned her training in field delivery, so Semple handed her a pair of latex gloves just in case.
  — Charles Keeshan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
• Post-treatment communication with your clinic via messaging or email is essential in case any recovery questions arise.
  — Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
• Another option in case the property owners don't come together is for the hotel parcel to be rehabilitated.
  — Joan Murray, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
• Just in case that gets rough, there’s an EMT in every ceremony, along with two security people, as well as three nurses and one doctor on site at all times.
  — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
• Deadline asked Anderson in June whether the closer was crafted to also work as a potential series finale in case there is no Season 6.
  — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
• Residents were advised to prepare to leave, gather important belongings and make arrangements for pets in case the warning was upgraded to an evacuation order.
  — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
• Though some guests may appreciate a starter kit with unused and sealed products, such as snacks and cold beverages, Jones said the kitchen should be cleared of all food items in case they have been contaminated or adulterated.
  — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2026
• With its three-quarter sleeves and boat neckline, Hadid’s version felt particularly well suited to these strange in-between September days, a cream suede jacket thrown over her bag just in case.
  — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
• The Heat, which is hard-capped, added Nick Richards on a nonguaranteed deal but otherwise seems to be holding onto a spot in case something needle-moving shakes free on the buyout market in the months ahead.
  — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
• When Diallo is nervous about check-ins with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Wilson goes with him and holds his car keys, in case he’s detained.
  — Claire Galofaro, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
• Rather than simply presenting us with the unequal gender dynamics of the times, Biller’s dialogue can’t help but wink at the audience, underlining every moment of misogyny just in case viewers weren’t smart enough to get it themselves.
  — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
• Still, some cautious Russians of military age, fearing a U-turn, are leaving the country just in case, mindful that the dire need for fresh troops could eventually outweigh the Kremlin’s urge to avoid public outrage.
  — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
• With free cash flow estimated to remain negative on an annual basis through 2028, according to FactSet, this sale will protect us in case the company decides to issue stock to pay for that spending.
  — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
• Water-resistant material helps keep your items dry in case of light rain or accidental spills, and there are multiple RFID-blocking and zippered pockets to easily organize and protect your valuables.
  — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2026