Meaning of in the event | Babel Free

Definitions

As things (have) turned out or are turning out; ultimately; in the end; eventually.

Examples

“I had also concluded that I should arrive […] in time for the afternoon services, but in the event I was in this also disappointed.”

“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.”

“In the event, higher sale proceeds were achieved by allowing EWS Railway to acquire all but Freightliner, which was sold as a management buy-out.”

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