in case
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At one point, a Greenlandic politician told ProPublica, some schoolchildren were instructed to practice hiding under their desks in case of such an event.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
Is there a way to name an alternate or contingent beneficiary in case he passes away before I do, without creating confusion or complications with my estate plan?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
In addition, more than 200,000 people are in the country’s mobilized registry in case of invasion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
When Atrakchi and Meister hike with Taita, they carry a sturdy, mesh backpack in case Taita gets tired or nervous around dogs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Eddie gets out of surgery, but they don’t want to rush her waking, in case there are problems from her hitting her head.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
