if (at all) possible

phrase

: if it can be done
Do your best to come home from work early, if (at all) possible.

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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible. — Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Mar. 2026 Officials urged drivers to take I-76 if possible to avoid traffic backups and vehicles used in the crash investigation. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026 Avoid highway gas stations if possible and make sure to fill your tank up early in the week. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026 However, most travel experts recommend flying nonstop, if possible. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for if (at all) possible

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“If (at all) possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20%28at%20all%29%20possible. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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