in which case

idiom

: which if true
They might not let you buy the tickets yet, in which case you should try again tomorrow.

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Recent Examples on the Web Some people are looking for a complete escape from their sadness and anger, in which case, a mindless reality show might be the ideal pick. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024 In essence, there are three paths forward: the level of violence remains roughly constant or declines, in which case the security premium would fade as traders get crisis fatigue, Brent sliding back towards $70-75. Michael Lynch, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 One new drawback is that these changes don't extend to beneficiaries unless 100% of the 401(k) funds are in the Roth 401(k) account (in which case the 10-year rule likely applies instead). Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 People who worry about the strain on families may want a higher threshold, in which case a score of 6 would no longer be positive. Chris Sheldrick, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in which case 

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“In which case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20which%20case. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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