if so
phrase
: if that is the case
I might be late. If so, please start the meeting without me.
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Investors have been closely watching the big luxury brands, wondering if the affluent will be willing to keep paying more and, if so, how much.
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30 June 2026
But local governments, which amend their planning codes with unusual frequency, could easily nullify the provision if so inclined.
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Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
But local governments, which amend their planning codes with unusual frequency, could easily nullify the provision if so inclined.
—
Christopher Calton,
Oc Register,
29 June 2026
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“If so.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20so. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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