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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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Fakhreddine said they "stored some food supplies and diesel fuel for electricity generators, as a precaution in case, God forbid, the war returns again."

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

"I went to my first photo shoot on crutches because I didn't want to tell them in case they booked someone else," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

She debated canceling their trip—would it be better to save the travel money to put toward food just in case?

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

The board said there was no defibrillator or oxygen tank in case of an emergency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“I’ll check in later in case you change your mind.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse