in the event of
idiom
: if (something) happens
In the event of rain , the ceremony will be held indoors.
I can call for help in the event of an emergency.
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Parents opposed to these policies worry about not being able to contact their kids directly at all times, especially in the event of an emergency.
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2024
The firefighters' union said the goal in the event of a fire at Boeing is to have water or foam on any fire within four minutes, which the union says helps Boeing save billions of dollars on insurance.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 3 May 2024
Such legal agreements are standard procedure for celebrities who have a large disparity in assets with a new spouse, since state law could potentially require splitting property in the event of divorce.
—Bill Donahue, Billboard, 2 May 2024
The outcome of these negotiations could factor into Paramount’s valuation in the event of a sale.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
As Simply Flying explains: An aircraft’s Ram Air Turbine is a small auxiliary propellor that can be deployed in the event of a power loss.
—Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik, Quartz, 2 May 2024
The hillside is at major risk of wildfire — in the event of an evacuation, the road could be too small to handle the traffic.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
This gap in coverage leaves individuals and their families financially vulnerable in the event of unexpected circumstances like the death of a primary provider.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Rebranding, Bennett said, also could lead to liability in the event of future lawsuits from those seeking retribution.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2024
The firefighters' union said the goal in the event of a fire at Boeing is to have water or foam on any fire within four minutes, which the union says helps Boeing save billions of dollars on insurance.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 3 May 2024
Such legal agreements are standard procedure for celebrities who have a large disparity in assets with a new spouse, since state law could potentially require splitting property in the event of divorce.
—Bill Donahue, Billboard, 2 May 2024
The outcome of these negotiations could factor into Paramount’s valuation in the event of a sale.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
As Simply Flying explains: An aircraft’s Ram Air Turbine is a small auxiliary propellor that can be deployed in the event of a power loss.
—Owen Bellwood / Jalopnik, Quartz, 2 May 2024
The hillside is at major risk of wildfire — in the event of an evacuation, the road could be too small to handle the traffic.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
This gap in coverage leaves individuals and their families financially vulnerable in the event of unexpected circumstances like the death of a primary provider.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Rebranding, Bennett said, also could lead to liability in the event of future lawsuits from those seeking retribution.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
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“In the event of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20event%20of. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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