Meanings
- As things (have) turned out or are turning out; ultimately; in the end; eventually.
I had also concluded that I should arrive […] in time for the afternoon services, but in the event I was in this also disappointed.
1836, Andrew Reed, James Matheson, Congregational Union of England and Wales, A narrative of the visit to the American churches by the deputation from the Congregational Union of England and Wales (volume 1, page 197)2 more examples
She had met and fallen in love with the man who collected the milk from the dairy, and she had decided to marry him when he asked her. In the event, he didn't ask her, but there was obviously something going on between them, and she forced his hand.
2010, Anna Champney, Buried Past, Hidden Secrets, page 88In the event, higher sale proceeds were achieved by allowing EWS Railway to acquire all but Freightliner, which was sold as a management buy-out.
2024 January 10, 'Industry Insider', “Success built on liberalisation and market freedom”, in RAIL, number 1000, page 69
- If, in the event that
In the event we meet the deadline, there will be free pizza for everyone.
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The victory also guarantees England a place in the Euro 2020 play-offs, a fallback in the event they fail to qualify for that tournament through the traditional route.
2018 November 18, Phil McNulty, “England 2 - 1 Croatia”, in BBC Sport
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