in case
conjunction
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.—
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While his potential return hasn’t been discussed much yet, the Mavericks wanted to continue leaving the door open in case he could get cleared before a game.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Having two spacecraft also acts as an insurance policy in case one of them doesn’t work as planned.
—Christopher Carr, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
The blackout curtains are tucked away in the cupboard; the attic is well-equipped just in case German soldiers invade.
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Having two spacecraft also acts as an insurance policy in case one of them doesn’t work as planned.
—Christopher Carr, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
The blackout curtains are tucked away in the cupboard; the attic is well-equipped just in case German soldiers invade.
—Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2025
Credit default swaps are like insurance for investors, with buyers paying for protection in case the borrower can’t repay its debt.
—Seema Mody, CNBC, 13 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 2025.
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