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prepositional phrase
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A wood stove heated our home, and we had kerosene lanterns at the ready in case of a power outage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
But "I think these kind of ships should have some sort of a lab or necessary equipment" in case of outbreaks, said Cenet, adding that passengers had paid around $10,000 each for the cruise.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
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- as a contingency for
- as a precaution against
- in the event of
- on the off chance
