whenever possible

idiom

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

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In any case, let the genuine desire to learn and understand take precedence over defensiveness whenever possible. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026 More Money-saving Tips Peak season in Japan brings peak crowds—and higher prices—which is why Szakin advises travelers to plan trips during the country’s shoulder or low seasons (late May to August and late November to December, or January to early March, respectively) whenever possible. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026 The typical English central midfielder template is an up-and-down, box-to-box player who covers every blade of grass, and determinedly attacks whenever possible; the main character. Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 Common Mistakes Money trees are easily stressed by change, so keep their conditions consistent whenever possible. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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