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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College programs will show favoritism for NFL names to curry favor, just in case.
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And just in case all those amenities aren’t enough, the home’s trailside location has direct access to the Galloping Goose ski run.
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Insurance companies typically buy reinsurance to avoid huge payouts in case of natural disasters or catastrophic loss.
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Learn Emergency Skills Know First Aid and CPR in case of emergencies.
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Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
And just in case all those amenities aren’t enough, the home’s trailside location has direct access to the Galloping Goose ski run.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
Insurance companies typically buy reinsurance to avoid huge payouts in case of natural disasters or catastrophic loss.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2025
Learn Emergency Skills Know First Aid and CPR in case of emergencies.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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