case of emergency
Example Sentences
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That routine was becoming normal, he said, though the engine crew was being kept on standby, ready to "fire up our engines" in case of emergency.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
In my day, theater chains printed film marketing assets onto a round plastic bucket that you’d designate as the “throw-up bucket” to keep under your bed in case of emergency.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2026
They also advised people to trust their instincts and to call 911 in case of emergency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2025
Teams with special dogs and a mobile operations centre have also been sent to the island, while helicopters are on standby in case of emergency.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2025
After that he got out and opened the trunk where he always kept a fresh sport coat and slacks, a white shirt and a tie, in case of emergency.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
