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 27 Jul. 2026.

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