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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

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Surrounding the Octagon are black padded seats for 4,500 guests, each with a sign on the back saying "Warning: Please do not stand on chair," in case spectators get overexcited.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The company that built the system is apologizing in advance, in case it turns out to be wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Axiom has done the engineering - including, for the first time, a backup cooling loop in case the primary fails.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

When and how should we discuss our finances, final wishes and preferences in case we become mentally incapacitated?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

I slapped my hands up there in case a bat was flitting around my hair, and I bumped my elbow into Mr. Green’s ear beside me.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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