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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The presence of vessels parked in Estonia’s external economic zone, typically waiting to enter Russian ports, raises alarms about potential environmental damage in the event of an oil spill.
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Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Feb. 2025
Ukraine's announcement of gains shows its operation in Russian territory remains a top priority, which could be useful in the event of talks to end the conflict.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
The Supreme Court has long upheld that a municipal code should be clear and not ambiguous, and in the event of ambiguity, be interpreted in favor of the property owner.
—Anthony Segrich, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
Among other things, the proposal also makes explicit that the CPUC requires owners of battery facilities to develop emergency response and emergency action plans in the event of fires or other incidents.
—Rob Nikolewski, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
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Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Feb. 2025
Ukraine's announcement of gains shows its operation in Russian territory remains a top priority, which could be useful in the event of talks to end the conflict.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
The Supreme Court has long upheld that a municipal code should be clear and not ambiguous, and in the event of ambiguity, be interpreted in favor of the property owner.
—Anthony Segrich, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
Among other things, the proposal also makes explicit that the CPUC requires owners of battery facilities to develop emergency response and emergency action plans in the event of fires or other incidents.
—Rob Nikolewski, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
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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 22 Feb. 2025.
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