in the event of

1. Also, in the event that. See under in case, def. 2.

Example Sentences

In the event of any invasion of Lithuania, which sits on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s eastern flank, the paramilitary group would be fully integrated into the country’s military.

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In the event of an appeal, the justice department likely would have its own lawyers argue the case, making Halligan's role in the appeal unclear.

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It would come only in the event of an unexpected problem.

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Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s October policy meeting show some officials voicing concern over a drop in stock prices, “especially in the event of an abrupt reassessment of the possibilities of AI-related technology.”

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The UK and France have been leading efforts to provide a "reassurance force" in the event of a ceasefire, through a "Coalition of the Willing".

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