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1725 Information for Thomas Earl of Dundonald 26 In the Event of the Lady's Predecease.

1777 R. Watson Hist. Reign Philip II I. ii. 34 He engaged that such a number of cardinals, partisans of France..should be nominated at the next promotion, as would secure to Henry the absolute disposal of the papacy, in the event of the pontiff's death.

1835 C. Dickens Let. ?29 Oct. (1965) I. 84 I have instructed the Bearer to wait for an answer, in the event of your being at home.

1873 Building News 17 Oct. 417/2 They [sc. bridges]..can be readily repaired in the event of disaster.

1922 J. Joyce Ulysses ii. xiv. [Oxen of the Sun] 391 The juridical and theological dilemma in the event of one Siamese twin predeceasing the other.

2003 V. Bowers In Path of Avalanche vi. 71 Her job was to maintain the cabin, pass on weather reports and avalanche bulletins, and, in the event of an emergency, operate the radio.