if so

idiom

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

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She’s favored to win, and would claim sole possession of the second-longest serving mayor in Charlotte’s history if so. Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025 The Enquirer reached out to festival spokespeople to ask if single-day tickets will be available for purchase and, if so, when. Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025 Being there for Cinda Channing’s death is a step in the right direction if so. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025 The band’s statement went on to say that it could be returned anonymously if so — and to the headquarters of the band’s record company, Warner Music Group, whose address was included. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025 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 4 Nov. 2025.

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