whenever possible

idiom

: whenever there is an opportunity
I like to go swimming whenever possible.

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As with all Disney On Ice shows, whenever possible the characters are voiced and sung by the original actors from the movie versions, with the ice performers skating and emoting to the pre-recorded voice tracks. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026 Safer alternatives For those at higher risk, Patel recommends non-NSAID approaches whenever possible. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026 Lewenhaupt suggests air drying whenever possible, but this can be challenging in winter, when temperatures are lower. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026 Keep your pet away from these items, or move them out of reach whenever possible. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whenever possible

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“Whenever possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whenever%20possible. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

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