in the event
Example Sentences
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China and North Korea have a military alliance centred on a 1961 treaty obliging each side to come to the other's aid in the event of an armed attack.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The first minister also said the SNP would begin civil action against Murrell, which could be used in the event that the party does not recoup its funds through the criminal court.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
It couldn’t be learned whether Brooks would allow his music to stream broadly in the event of a sale, likely something potential investors would want.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
As long as you have the paper trail in the event you are audited, you will be fine.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
I know my father says that in the event of a break the warden wants the guard corps within walking distance of the cell house.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
