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.

Examples of in the event of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

China has quietly extended its military reach far across the Pacific by building dozens of ports, airports, and communications projects at key points in a vast region that could shut out the United States and its allies in the event of war, a new report says. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025

The inserts also keep the tire rideable enough to get home in the event of a puncture. —New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2025

This can be a hazard for both pets and drivers under normal driving conditions, let alone in the event of an accident. —Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 11 Apr. 2025

According to the listing, the monthlies are just $500 because there’s no underlying mortgage, which means low overhead in the event of a recession! —Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for in the event of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove