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in case

CONJUNCTION
lest
Synonyms
WEAK
in order to avoid so that to prevent
CONJUNCTION
providing/provided
Synonyms
WEAK
contingent upon given if if and only if in the case that in the event on condition on the assumption on these terms subject to supposing with the proviso
CONJUNCTION
whether
Synonyms
WEAK
even if if

Example Sentences

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Cardi proceeded to give physical descriptions of the alleged culprits, adding that she had been discouraged from sharing their photos online by her security team in case it interfered with a police investigation.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

A 38-year-old man from Tehran said he has built up a survival kit of canned goods, water, power banks and rechargeable emergency lights just in case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“I wasn’t thinking, ‘I really need to make sure I stay in this ZIP Code in case I run for mayor,’” Pratt said in the video.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Various branches of the military draw up plans for all sorts of contingencies in case the president thinks about ordering one.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Coal waited a few seconds in case they doubled back.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste