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3. in the unlikely event of

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.

See also: event, of, unlikely