whenever possible

idiom

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

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For nearly 40 years, NASA's policy has been to launch its robotic science probes on commercial rockets whenever possible. ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025 Errors are corrected during the press run whenever possible, so some errors noted here may not have appeared in all editions. New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 Step-By-Step Guide and Tips for Gradual Weaning Experts recommend gradual weaning whenever possible to avoid breast engorgement (painful fullness in your breasts), which can lead to mastitis (breast infection). Wendy Wisner, Health, 13 Apr. 2025 Disney’s goal is to reduce that friction at every step—ideally by doing things for the guest whenever possible. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 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 8 May. 2025.

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