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in the event of



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Idioms and Phrases

Also, in the event that . See under in case , def. 2.
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This is because regular influenza can trade genetic material with H5N1 bird flu in the event of co-infection.

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In part this is because Trump has said he’s not so keen on coming to Europe’s rescue in the event of a Russian invasion; in part it’s because Trump and some of his entourage, including Vice President J.D.

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A demonstration at the home of a man suspected in a string of cat killings in Santa Ana resulted in vandalism over the weekend, prompting police to urge residents to remain calm and warn of potential consequences in the event of similar disturbances.

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When asked, Farage refused to rule out any kind of post-electoral pact with the Conservatives in the event of a hung parliament.

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The Tory leader refused to be drawn on whether she would enter a post-electoral pact with Reform UK in Wales in the event of a hung parliament after the 2026 elections.

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