if (at all) possible
idiom
: if it can be done
Do your best to come home from work early, if (at all) possible.
Examples of if (at all) possible in a Sentence
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Standard treatment involves surgery to remove the tumor (if possible), followed by radiation and chemotherapy.
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Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Here are two options for mattress storage: In a Storage Unit
This is by far the best place to store a mattress if possible.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2024
And if possible, without putting yourself in more danger, find a safer spot away from the busy roads to catch your breath and figure out your next steps.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Move out of traffic if possible, but don’t stop under trees, streetlights, power lines or signs, the USGS advises.
—Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
The school district encourages residents to avoid the campus if possible.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 3 Apr. 2024
This campaign encourages Maricopa County residents to reduce their emissions at least one day a week by carpooling, teleworking into work if possible, riding bikes or walking to get around, avoiding long drive-thru wait lines and parking the vehicle to go inside instead.
—Caralin Nunes, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
Visiting the same pharmacy that filled the original prescription is advised if possible.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
Exercise regularly, if possible, to improve blood flow and release endorphins, which are natural painkillers.
—Anna Almendrala, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Here are two options for mattress storage: In a Storage Unit
This is by far the best place to store a mattress if possible.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2024
And if possible, without putting yourself in more danger, find a safer spot away from the busy roads to catch your breath and figure out your next steps.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
Move out of traffic if possible, but don’t stop under trees, streetlights, power lines or signs, the USGS advises.
—Justine McDaniel, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
The school district encourages residents to avoid the campus if possible.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 3 Apr. 2024
This campaign encourages Maricopa County residents to reduce their emissions at least one day a week by carpooling, teleworking into work if possible, riding bikes or walking to get around, avoiding long drive-thru wait lines and parking the vehicle to go inside instead.
—Caralin Nunes, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
Visiting the same pharmacy that filled the original prescription is advised if possible.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
Exercise regularly, if possible, to improve blood flow and release endorphins, which are natural painkillers.
—Anna Almendrala, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
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