in the event of
idiom
: if (something) happens
In the event of rain , the ceremony will be held indoors.
I can call for help in the event of an emergency.
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Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
Keep in Mind Though beautiful, the marble shelves require your immediate attention in the event of spills to avoid staining.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
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Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
Keep in Mind Though beautiful, the marble shelves require your immediate attention in the event of spills to avoid staining.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
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“In the event of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20event%20of. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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