in which case

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: which if true
They might not let you buy the tickets yet, in which case you should try again tomorrow.

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The most likely outcome of the upcoming elections, Levy said, would be some form of deadlock, in which case Netanyahu would continue serving as caretaker prime minister until a new government is sworn in. — Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Your question is predicated on the view that consistency is desirable, but referees often draw criticism for enforcing rules too strictly, in which case they are labelled robots who do not understand the game. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 So, the oil traders are all looking out and thinking there is going to be a resolution in the next, within the next few months, in which case prices will come back down. — CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 Graf could also dismiss the charges against Robinson, in which case prosecutors could refile them. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in which case

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