if (at all) possible
idiom
: if it can be done
Do your best to come home from work early, if (at all) possible.
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When faced with some kind of threat, these telescopes shut down all non-essential systems, doing only the bare minimum to keep themselves alive and prevent further damage if possible—sort of like how a bear makes it through a long winter.
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Briley Lewis, Popular Science, 9 May 2024
Park the vehicle out of traffic lanes and seek shelter in a sturdy building or underground if possible.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 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, 6 May 2024
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2024
Please heed local authorities on detours and avoid the area if possible.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 2 May 2024
Iron Supplement Safety The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements, so when selecting iron supplements for your children, choose one from a reputable brand that has undergone third-party testing if possible.
—Dahlia Rimmon, Parents, 1 May 2024
Standard treatment involves surgery to remove the tumor (if possible), followed by radiation and chemotherapy.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Here are two options for mattress storage: In a Storage Unit
This is by far the best place to store a mattress if possible.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2024
Briley Lewis, Popular Science, 9 May 2024
Park the vehicle out of traffic lanes and seek shelter in a sturdy building or underground if possible.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 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, 6 May 2024
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2024
Please heed local authorities on detours and avoid the area if possible.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 2 May 2024
Iron Supplement Safety The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements, so when selecting iron supplements for your children, choose one from a reputable brand that has undergone third-party testing if possible.
—Dahlia Rimmon, Parents, 1 May 2024
Standard treatment involves surgery to remove the tumor (if possible), followed by radiation and chemotherapy.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
Here are two options for mattress storage: In a Storage Unit
This is by far the best place to store a mattress if possible.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2024
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