in the event

Meaning

1. Editorial95% of films

   If the situation mentioned happens, or as a precaution for that possibility.

2. Oxford5% of films

   when the situation actually happened

In the movies · 19

• to be executed only in the event of her death by murder.The Grand Budapest Hotel2014
• In the event both could be done.Oppenheimer2023
• In the event that you find the accused guilty...12 Angry Men1957
• In the event that both parties surviveJohn Wick: Chapter 42023
• That's all you used in the event?Ocean's Eleven2001
• In the event that I do not return...Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker2019
• Mr. Fischer, I'm here to protect you in the event...Inception2010
• ...to be played for you in the event of his death.Thir13en Ghosts2001

Learn it in full scenes

• Oppenheimer2023
  • Bohr Sends Oppenheimer to Göttingen
  • Strauss Offers Oppenheimer a Job
  • Rabi Meets Oppenheimer on a Train
• 12 Angry Men1957
  • Jurors Gather in the Jury Room
  • Juror 8 Votes Not Guilty
  • The Jurors Go Around the Table

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• after the event
• in any event
• in the event of
• in that event
• a happy event
• be wise after the event