if so

phrase

: if that is the case
I might be late. If so, please start the meeting without me.

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The White House did not respond to questions about whether there are actual plans to add the president's likeness to Mount Rushmore and, if so, in what capacity. Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 3 July 2026 Investors have been closely watching the big luxury brands, wondering if the affluent will be willing to keep paying more and, if so, how much. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 And if so, can the Wild possibly have two players earning that kind of money and still compete? James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 June 2026 But local governments, which amend their planning codes with unusual frequency, could easily nullify the provision if so inclined. Christopher Calton, Oc Register, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for if so

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“If so.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20so. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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