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Discover LudwigThe phrase "in case he was" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to express a possible or potential event that may occur in the future. Here are a few examples: 1. In case he was running late, I went ahead and reserved a table at the restaurant. 2. I packed an umbrella in my bag in case he was right about the chance of rain. 3. In case he was hungry, I made some sandwiches to bring on the road trip. 4. I always keep a spare key hidden in case he was to lose his. 5. In case he was feeling sick, I picked up some medicine from the pharmacy. In all of these examples, "in case he was" is used to convey that the action was taken as a precaution for a potential event that may or may not happen in the future.
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We intentionally had a photo taken of me, my dad, and my sons, which I then had put on a keychain for my dad to carry in case he was ever stopped by cops.
Couple of years ago a guy came into my gun shop, told me he was going to hike in the Rockies, and wanted to buy a small, high-powered handgun to carry in case he was attacked by a bear.
Tired and struggling with his curve as the game advanced, Koufax turned to his fastball in the later innings as Drysdale, with an extra day's rest, waited in case he was needed.
"Bobby?" I whispered, in case he was merely asleep.
This was simply a display in case he was challenged.
"Just in case he was wrong," Mr. Lythgoe said.
It was dangerous to throw any card, in case he was pitching from declarer's second suit.
I didn't ask him his age in case he was embarrassed.
Scioscia said that he was saving Percival in case he was needed in the ninth inning.
"This was intended as a gift to Mariano in case he was never able to throw another pitch".
Burnett last pitched Oct. 2 in Boston, but he threw in the bullpen in case he was needed against Minnesota.
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