whenever possible

idiom

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

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And whenever possible, go plant based since chemicals can further dry and damage sensitive skin. Margaret Buranen, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025 And director Michael Arden, the two-time Tony-winning visionary behind Maybe Happy Ending and Parade, keeps the production grounded in human emotion whenever possible, even amid the tale's over-the-top tones. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025 Choose unsweetened varieties whenever possible. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Nov. 2025 State agencies need to do a better job overseeing psychiatric residential treatment facilities, but ultimately, the solution is to offer care closer to home and in less-restrictive settings whenever possible, Harvey said. Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 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 17 Nov. 2025.

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