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in the event of

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


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For example, a founder might agree to give up a home or another valuable asset in exchange for the business, in the event of divorce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

The restrictions are intended to keep parked vehicles out of the roadway, providing access for first responders and people trying to evacuate in the event of a fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

The Microsoft boss outlined the company's proposals to strengthen safety across the sector, starting with a requirement that AI agents be equipped with "safety brakes" that users could activate in the event of an incident.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

"If you are near the coast, being able to move to higher ground," is also essential in the event of storm surges.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

“So, in the event of a self-destruct initiation, the only way to stop the sequencing is by making and uploading a full PowerPoint presentation? “

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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