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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But that could be an additional risk in the event of accidents, allowing a plaintiff’s attorney to argue that Tesla cut corners on safety by not using the kinds of sensors that competitors say are essential.
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The emergency plans are implemented in the event of a disaster, according to state code.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 July 2025
This compact device hooks onto your keychain or purse, and in the event of an emergency, simply pull the plug to activate a blaring alarm and strobe light duo.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Flash flooding is common in Texas and can happen in the event of heavy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
—Brayden Garcia
july 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2025
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
The emergency plans are implemented in the event of a disaster, according to state code.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 8 July 2025
This compact device hooks onto your keychain or purse, and in the event of an emergency, simply pull the plug to activate a blaring alarm and strobe light duo.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Flash flooding is common in Texas and can happen in the event of heavy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
—Brayden Garcia
july 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2025
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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 21 Jul. 2025.
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