in case the power goes out//fails

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Angliholic  #560350  Sat, 30 Aug 08 09:14 AM
We should get some candles before the typhoon comes in case the power goes out.
...                                                                                          the power fails.


Hi,
Do both of the above sound equally right and mean about the same to you? Thanks.
  
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Feebs11  #560406  Sat, 30 Aug 08 01:04 PM
 Yes.

 

You could also say "...the power cuts out." 

  
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