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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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
Others have pointed out that the policy does not address what happens in case of an emergency if phones are locked away.
—Shoshana Dubnow, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The basin sits on a dock, the stainless steel bowl snaps on top of the basin for easy cleaning and refilling, and the basin holds 130 milliliters in the bowl at all times in case of power outage.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
Avalanche risk could increase, and the office advised backcountry users to inform others of their whereabouts in case of emergency.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
Others have pointed out that the policy does not address what happens in case of an emergency if phones are locked away.
—Shoshana Dubnow, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The basin sits on a dock, the stainless steel bowl snaps on top of the basin for easy cleaning and refilling, and the basin holds 130 milliliters in the bowl at all times in case of power outage.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
Avalanche risk could increase, and the office advised backcountry users to inform others of their whereabouts in case of emergency.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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