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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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With that new bank account comes the adult responsibility to give somebody a backup set of keys in case of emergency.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Verne's service is intended to be fully autonomous, with a human "operator" temporarily behind the wheel during the current phased rollout, in case intervention is needed.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

So in case you were already frustrated by the saturation of your TV’s blaring “digital billboards,” here’s some bad news: It’s about to get more invasive.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Bamako International Airport is currently open, but travellers have been warned to check the latest information in case of delays or cancellations.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“But that’s part of the orchard. That’s Alice and Harry and Bernice and Jacques Cousteau,” I told him, in case he didn’t realize who he was talking about.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan