in case

Example Sentences

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To make sure you arrive in time for each wedding, I’d save the price of one round-trip ticket just in case you need to make a costly flight change.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"This indicates that the mice may not necessarily forget the previous pathway to reward, but retain this information in case the situation changes again," says Dr. Sarpong.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Nearby buildings have been evacuated, and multiple ambulances and a triage area are set up in case of any injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

He said he had little faith he would be protected in case of future incidents.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The words we had danced around for so long, refusing to say them out loud in case we made them real.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler