in the unlikely event of

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in the unlikely event of something and in the unlikely event that something happens

if something—which probably will not happen—actually happens. In the unlikely event of my getting the job, I'll have to buy a car to get there every day. In the unlikely event of a fire, please walk quickly to an exit.

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Only in the unlikely event of the mortgage lender going bust would this happen. Q&A: What is the Bank of England planning to do? by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk In the unlikely event of a water landing, she would decide which head gets mouth-to-mouth. Brewing up a dance scene: UMW grads team up with local choreographers ... by Strini, Tom / Dance Magazine In the unlikely event of an emergency evacuation, leave everything behind. Secrets of Flying Smart by C LaRoy / Travel, recreation and leisure community More results

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Only in the unlikely event of the mortgage lender going bust would this happen.

Q&A: What is the Bank of England planning to do? by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk

In the unlikely event of a water landing, she would decide which head gets mouth-to-mouth.

Brewing up a dance scene: UMW grads team up with local choreographers ... by Strini, Tom / Dance Magazine

In the unlikely event of an emergency evacuation, leave everything behind.

Secrets of Flying Smart by C LaRoy / Travel, recreation and leisure community

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