if and only if
Example Sentences
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“There is a high option value of being able to act if and only if some of the risks of the uncertainties manifest themselves,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026
“Ormat would seek BLM permission for further development if, and only if, the project proves the commercial viability of the geothermal resources,” it said.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 14, 2023
Following games, one of his chosen players would get to wear it if and only if his work ethic was worthy of a construction worker paid by the hour.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 1, 2023
But Harpster preaches they are also much more: The recordings are ciphers that can be decoded to help solve murders, if, and only if, you take his training course.
From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2022
‘That is the funniest joke I have ever heard’ is true if and only if I think it so.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
