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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Allergy sufferers can also carry an auto-injector to give themselves an emergency shot in case of a life-threatening case of anaphylaxis.
—Breanne Hayes Haney, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Just make sure somebody back home has your itinerary in case of emergency.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
This is likely due to helicopters' ability to fly and land in a wider variety of locations as well as the much more stringent safety protocols in place for commercial airlines, including having multiple pilots on board in case of emergency.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Even though mandates largely fell out of favor as the pandemic ebbed, the outcome of the legal challenge will determine how much power businesses and organizations have to investigate exemption requests in case of a future resurgence, prompting new mandates.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
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Breanne Hayes Haney, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
Just make sure somebody back home has your itinerary in case of emergency.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2025
This is likely due to helicopters' ability to fly and land in a wider variety of locations as well as the much more stringent safety protocols in place for commercial airlines, including having multiple pilots on board in case of emergency.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Even though mandates largely fell out of favor as the pandemic ebbed, the outcome of the legal challenge will determine how much power businesses and organizations have to investigate exemption requests in case of a future resurgence, prompting new mandates.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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