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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Additionally, rescuers said the man was prepared with the proper gear in the event of an emergency.
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Daniella Segura, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
Many of his supporters fear Musk would no longer feel sufficiently motivated to run Tesla in the event of a no vote, and would shift his focus to xAI, SpaceX, and social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 28 May 2024
Questioned on Bloomberg Television on prospects for a greater rapprochement between the two sides in the event of a change in government in Britain, the Brussels official expressed hope.
—Jorge Valero, Fortune Europe, 27 May 2024
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife states that in the event of a snake bite, the victim should remove any items that can constrict swelling, such as watches rings and shoes, and should be taken to the nearest medical facility.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
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Daniella Segura, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
Many of his supporters fear Musk would no longer feel sufficiently motivated to run Tesla in the event of a no vote, and would shift his focus to xAI, SpaceX, and social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 28 May 2024
Questioned on Bloomberg Television on prospects for a greater rapprochement between the two sides in the event of a change in government in Britain, the Brussels official expressed hope.
—Jorge Valero, Fortune Europe, 27 May 2024
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife states that in the event of a snake bite, the victim should remove any items that can constrict swelling, such as watches rings and shoes, and should be taken to the nearest medical facility.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 24 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 6 Jun. 2024.
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