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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But just in case there were any doubts, the Lakers’ 131-114 loss, which dropped them to 4-4 overall and 1-4 on their road trip, was a reminder.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
Speaking of kicking, the detachable shelter keeps litter and pee inside—just in case your cat has a high stream.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Threat level: Some districts are already sharing reduction plans in case their issues fail.
—Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Make a point to walk around in case anyone decides to take that moment to bring up a concern and maintain transparency.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
Speaking of kicking, the detachable shelter keeps litter and pee inside—just in case your cat has a high stream.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Threat level: Some districts are already sharing reduction plans in case their issues fail.
—Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Make a point to walk around in case anyone decides to take that moment to bring up a concern and maintain transparency.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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