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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