whenever possible

idiom

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

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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 Freeze items flat whenever possible to help maximize space. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026 Share less personal information whenever possible, especially birthdays, locations and phone numbers. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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