Example sentences of "just in case [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 When the engagements are abroad , I work feverishly in the last few days and nights to create a reasonably finished piece of work — just in case we crash .
2 Just in case we 're ever investigated . ’
3 It convinces us that it is essential to read a daily newspaper , to watch TV , to mow the lawn , to iron the sheets , to read the junk mail , to darn our socks — just in case we decide to do something creative , challenging , productive , intimate or enjoyable instead .
4 The Ego is constantly chattering about its fears , worries and doubts , cluttering up our head with thoughts that go nowhere — just in case we decide to think for ourselves , to question , to explore new possibilities , to feel our suppressed emotions , to reach beyond our old ways of being , to develop a new vision .
5 I wanted to double up all Wavebreaker 's standing rigging , just in case we did try to take her across the ocean .
6 My photographic equipment was a bit limited by the fact that as a leader I was required to carry a heavy hunting rifle all the time we were ashore , just in case we met with a polar bear in a nasty mood .
7 Just in case we got conflicting stories . ’
8 Which it saves just in case we had any accidents , and lost any of our files anywhere .
9 Happily there was some friendly cloud ; this time I went right through it to regain some horizontal reference , then bob in and out of the cloud until Jock had repaired the damage , I stayed near the cloud base just in case we were jumped again .
10 schedule , just in case we suddenly find we have n't got slots and
11 I 've already earmarked the cage drilling machine just in case we did require it , to make sure that no parts were taken off it to support the next one .
12 It might give us a head start , just in case we have to admit her . ’
13 we had our alarm ooh after five , William called us just in case we laid late , so we was on the move ten , ten past five , so I mean we 've been on the go perhaps two hours more than anybody else and eh , and then cos when , it was just like that , but it was down here now I thought to went to that down on his and a little
14 Get some of those little fold out chairs just in case we 're er
15 Well just in case we 're not
16 The way ‘ civilisations ’ had to make their mark , just in case they might disappear without trace .
17 Railways were unlikely to threaten that target but , just in case they harboured any ambitions to get close , Fraser removed three of their first four batsmen for 10 runs in the space of 22 deliveries .
18 Someone 's left a cup and saucer on the table , and when someone comes round , I pretend I 'm drinking just in case they ask what I 'm doing .
19 Let ministers of local churches have copies as a good exercise in public relations and also just in case they have new members of their flock inquiring about schools in the area .
20 They did n't tell her that they wanted to see whether it was still empty , just in case they could have it for Brownie Pack Meetings .
21 But just in case they do n't , we 've been busy cooking up campaigns that even Tory Central Office and Labour HQ might think twice about .
22 Just in case they did not heed these articles , the Beijing Public Security Bureau issued the ‘ Ten Article Regulations ’ on 26 December in an effort to deter student protests .
23 Just in case they were not convinced , the authorities had broadcast messages of their improved ability to cope with any public disorders .
24 PRESSING ON : Just in case they 've left anything out , Johnny insists on giving Fergie the full weight of his experience in these matters
25 Well , we were n't having that , so we stood around , we said ‘ Well , we thought we 'd just wait around a little bit , you know , just in case they might want to say goodbye to us . ’
26 I 'd better not mention the Bank 's name , just in case they do n't like it .
27 Now bear in mind , she er normally for an operation they normally tape your eyes closed , put a pad over your eyes as well , just in case they drop something on your face by mistake during the operation .
28 The two men were at the top of the stairs and almost within grabbing distance , but if either had tried it he would have left his fingers in the frame as the bang echoed through the house and Carson thumbed the deadlock button , just in case they had any ideas about picking their way in .
29 Just in case they want to put you on something else . ’
30 He was probably thinking that in these times it was not worth taking the risk of offending anyone , just in case they were agents of Horemheb and you ended up in an emerald mine on the Eastern Coast .
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