How to Use if (at all) possible in a Sentence

if (at all) possible

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• Keep that message short - no more than ten words if possible.
  — Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
• Lift with your legs to avoid straining your back, and ask a friend for help if possible.
  — Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024
• Think of it as a dinner with the in-laws–play it safe (and avoid it if possible).
  — Ginny Hogan, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
• Skip peak hours and get your shopping done early in the day if possible.
  — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Nov. 2023
• No masks can filter out ozone, so stay inside on high ozone days as if possible.
  — Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 17 May 2024
• The best place for a lanai is off the kitchen or indoor living room, if possible.
  — Kelly Dawson, House Beautiful, 6 July 2023
• Pick a seat close to the front if possible — that will give her a little extra time.
  — Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
• But, if possible, the numbers are even more amazing over the last six weeks.
  — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 27 June 2023
• Officials asked drivers to give crews space on the road and stay home if possible.
  — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
• Work quickly to get the hide off of your deer, then hang the meat in the shade or a walk-in cooler if possible.
  — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Sep. 2023
• Sheehan urged residents to keep an eye on storm drains near their homes and help clear them if possible.
  — NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
• Keep feeders covered, if possible, to protect the food from rain and snow.
  — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
• Now, to acquire an ace-type pitcher at the deadline if possible.
  — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 22 June 2025
• The crew would eject before impact, if possible, or the plane would ditch in the water with the crew on board.
  — Jane Perlez, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2024
• Multiple people were required to sit on the couch, as well as pets and kids if possible.
  — Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024
• In the weeks prior, another tree fell, which will need to be processed for wood if possible.
  — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
• How to make the best chicken parm Make a homemade marinara sauce, if possible.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2023
• Provide plenty of sun, growing room, and, if possible, a trellis so the vines can climb.
  — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
• The bill calls for pets to be restrained with a harness, seat belt, or if possible, to be held by a passenger.
  — Melissa Pérez-Carrillo, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2023
• Your best bet is to keep the water line below the top of your boot if possible, and add a pair of trail gaiters for super wet days.
  — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
• Try sleeping on a couch in the basement or on your home's ground floor rather than on the second story, if possible.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2022
• Store them in the cloud and if possible keep a physical copy with your important papers or on a flash drive.
  — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 11 Aug. 2024
• Aim to walk for at least 20 to 30 minutes daily, more if possible.
  — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
• If a move is involved, make frequent visits beforehand to the new area and, if possible, the home.
  — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
• Owners might also adjust the walking schedule, if possible, to the warmer parts of the day.
  — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
• Don't pressure yourself to create the trip of a lifetime … Do it in a bite sized chunk if possible.
  — Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
• The agency and Murphy urged commuters who ride its trains to make other plans or work from home, if possible.
  — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
• Chambon thinks the next Pope should even try to visit China, if possible.
  — Chad De Guzman, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
• And if possible, without putting yourself in more danger, find a safer spot away from the busy roads to catch your breath and figure out your next steps.
  — Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
• But her 2024 election to the Senate was, if possible, even more of a nail-biter.
  — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025