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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Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
Baltimore City Fire Department Crews and dive teams are on standby in case of an emergency.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
Emergency services in Alaska and neighboring parts of Canada will remain on alert in case new reports of damage or injury emerge.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Inter Miami will play five road games to open the season in case there are construction delays.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
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Conjunction
The rationale is that such kits could be needed in case a student has to spend the night at school, especially in the event of an earthquake.
—Osmary Hernández, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
Baltimore City Fire Department Crews and dive teams are on standby in case of an emergency.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Dec. 2025
Emergency services in Alaska and neighboring parts of Canada will remain on alert in case new reports of damage or injury emerge.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Inter Miami will play five road games to open the season in case there are construction delays.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.
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