whenever possible

idiom

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

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Seatbelts should remain fastened whenever possible, even in calm skies. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025 That said, use a viola bow whenever possible. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025 Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Labor Day is almost here, but our gear editors and testers have been making the most of the dwindling summer days—pedaling dusty trails, grinding up high-alpine switchbacks, and sneaking in lakeside hangs whenever possible. The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025 Make sure to do that in front of your own home whenever possible. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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