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
And airlines should consider keeping a supply of them onboard in case of emergency and have clear policies on food allergies on their website.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2024
You need to know your neighbor’s name, and to be able to knock on their door in case of emergency.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2023
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
