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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Determine family meeting places, and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 July 2025
The health ministry posted alternative numbers for ambulance services across different governorates in case people were unable to reach its main hotline.
—CNN Money, 8 July 2025
The primary role of the service members would be to protect the immigration enforcement officers in case a hostile crowd gathered, one of the officials said.
—Christopher Weber, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Never click on the email links, just in case, always go to the website of the service in question.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 July 2025
The health ministry posted alternative numbers for ambulance services across different governorates in case people were unable to reach its main hotline.
—CNN Money, 8 July 2025
The primary role of the service members would be to protect the immigration enforcement officers in case a hostile crowd gathered, one of the officials said.
—Christopher Weber, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Never click on the email links, just in case, always go to the website of the service in question.
—Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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 13 Jul. 2025.
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