in case

conjunction

: as a precaution against the event that

carries a gun in case he is attacked

: if

in case we are surprised, keep by me—

Washington Irving

Examples of in case in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Again, this is for protection in case of divorce, or even escaping financial abuse. —

Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024 Door and Window Tracks Maintaining doors and windows in good working condition is crucial in case of an emergency. —

Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024 Fittingly, the only father-son pair to play together in Major League Baseball, Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr., are expected to attend the game Tuesday in case history is made. —

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024 Very often, a gunner isn't sure about exactly which ammunition will be needed on a particular mission, so erring on the side of caution means loading up with more than one kind in the feed belt, just in case an armor-piercing round is needed instead of shrapnel. —

David Szondy, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in case

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