whenever possible

phrase

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

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Anyone working outdoors should take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning, drink water regularly, and avoid the hottest part of the afternoon whenever possible. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Increasing Supply​ The first growth lever is expanding the number of experiences available whenever possible. — Tatiana Gouveia Nery Lindenberg, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 With Comfort on, the system prioritizes lower rpm whenever possible. — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026 Collingwood suggests looking for shorter ingredient lists whenever possible. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 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 20 Aug. 2026.

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