if so

phrase

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

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At Ned Davis Research, clients have wondered if AI is a bubble and, if so, whether it could be popped by rising rates. Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026 However, the department has not clarified the scope, and has not confirmed whether legitimate PSLF credit has been rescinded for some borrowers and, if so, whether it will be restored. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Has the movie resonated with Arab audiences, and if so, what was that like to see that impact? Donald Keough, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026 This day will have the highest chance of an excessive heat warning being issued for the area, and if so, a First Alert Weather Day will be needed. Michael Autovino, CBS News, 29 July 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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