How to Use in case in a Sentence

in case

conjunction
  • That’s the Fifties, in case your math is shaky.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
  • Smithereens does provide share plates, just in case.
    — Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Jamie is going to hide the gold again, just in case.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Have at least one backup route in case roads are blocked.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026
  • Have at least one backup route in case roads are blocked.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • They’ll also be armed with bear spray, just in case.
    — Robert Annis, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Just be sure to have a backup plan in case there is a chance of rain.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
  • And wash your hands, too, just in case the eggs have picked up something.
    — ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Cover your basic costs in case of job loss.
    — Christine Benz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The event is open to the public and will be moved to the gym in case of rain.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Or putting one inside a carry-on just in case.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • What about water and preserves, in case the war drags on?
    — Neringa Klumbytė, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2026
  • School was the plan B, just in case music didn't work out.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 19 June 2026
  • More prison cells were made available in case they were needed.
    — Henry Austin, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Keep clear in case of an emergency.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Who could step in in case of injury, absence or a lack of form?
    — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Be sure all your carry-on items are labeled in case they are checked.
    — News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Always have a meet-up spot for you and your buddies, just in case.
    — Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • But Houck will work as a starter in spring training in case that changes.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Cannot fly, but its height should make up for that in case of suspension.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • Most were red herrings in case scripts got leaked, or call sheets were made public.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 15 May 2026
  • That said, take copious notes, just in case some wires get crossed along the way.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Snag your tickets here, and maybe pack your favorite syrup in your purse just in case.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The Padres brought two extra catchers just in case.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Pack earplugs just in case, but my honest advice is to lean into it.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
  • Bought an apple pie for backup in case this dump cake was not to our liking.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Keep your eyes on the booking site in case more become available.
    — Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025
  • And, in case the birds are hungry, the top tier also provides some grub.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • And, in case the birds are hungry, the top tier also provides some grub.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
  • Be sure to keep an eye on local news sites and social media in case of long lines.
    — Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026

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