just in case
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Be sure to eat a good breakfast and bring a jacket just in case of rain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
She thinks it's likely the girls would have been at home, but she's also searching everywhere, just in case they were outdoors and have survived.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
That’s the type of opportunity Elliott Management sees, just in case anyone needs some extra comfort.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
To make sure you arrive in time for each wedding, I’d save the price of one round-trip ticket just in case you need to make a costly flight change.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
Anastasia bought me some flowery-smelling deodorant, so I roll that on, just in case.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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