In case
In case adverb - If there happens to be need.
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Whenever and in case are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whenever" instead a conjunction phrase "In case".
Whenever
In case and whenever are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In case" instead a conjunction "Whenever".
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- Whenever using the holodeck, I will bring a phaser with me in case the safety protocols malfunction again.
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Sohara uses one of Ikaros' cards to make the panties explode whenever Tomoki sees or touches one (just in case Tomoki doesn't throw away the panties like he was told to do).
Source: Manga / Heaven's Lost Property - In case you're wondering how all this works in the heat of combat, the game pauses whenever you click outside its main window.
Source: One Bullet Clips
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