in which case
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: which if true
They might not let you buy the tickets yet, in which case you should try again tomorrow.
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Similarly, gas supply can be disrupted by planned or unplanned refinery maintenance or shutdowns due to hurricanes — in which case, EIA notes that retail competition and environmental programs add to the cost of producing, storing, and distributing gasoline.
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Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 29 Oct. 2024
Some people are looking for a complete escape from their sadness and anger, in which case, a mindless reality show might be the ideal pick.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
In essence, there are three paths forward: the level of violence remains roughly constant or declines, in which case the security premium would fade as traders get crisis fatigue, Brent sliding back towards $70-75.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
One new drawback is that these changes don't extend to beneficiaries unless 100% of the 401(k) funds are in the Roth 401(k) account (in which case the 10-year rule likely applies instead).
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 29 Oct. 2024
Some people are looking for a complete escape from their sadness and anger, in which case, a mindless reality show might be the ideal pick.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024
In essence, there are three paths forward: the level of violence remains roughly constant or declines, in which case the security premium would fade as traders get crisis fatigue, Brent sliding back towards $70-75.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
One new drawback is that these changes don't extend to beneficiaries unless 100% of the 401(k) funds are in the Roth 401(k) account (in which case the 10-year rule likely applies instead).
—Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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“In which case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20which%20case. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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