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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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Noémie Halioua, a French freelance journalist, packed light for her flight from Tel Aviv to Paris on March 20, wearing loosefitting pants and sneakers just in case she had to run for cover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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

Prior to the amendment, the constitution designated the leader of the Senate to briefly take over in case the sitting president dies or is incapacitated.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

I have to verify each client’s identity with an ID and a Social Security card, and then they sit and wait while I prepare their return and it’s reviewed, in case there are any questions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

He smiled and waved just in case C.C. was now watching him.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el