in the event of
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The match had been a sell-out in terms of tickets sold, with Wales fans encouraged to buy in advance to guarantee their place in the event of a play-off final against Italy.
From BBC
There are a substantial amount of post offices in this country that were built, I believe, during World War II and were initially set up to be localized shelters in the event of war.
From Los Angeles Times
If central banks are forced to hike in the event of rising medium-term inflation expectations, the resulting tightening in financial conditions could expose cracks in the financial system.
From MarketWatch
In the event of a rattlesnake bite, Dowd reminds hikers to remain calm, call 911 and try to limit movement.
From Los Angeles Times
Treasury yields rebound and oil prices surge again, especially in the event of a breakdown in U.S.-Iran talks over a potential end to the conflict, DHF Capital’s Bas Kooijman says in an email.
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