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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

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

I took the clothes and headed to the showers, just in case I met someone in a nearby seat.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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