if only
Example Sentences
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Our misconceptions and stereotypes about men and women at work shape our reality—and could reshape it, if only we would accept the hard facts and work to change them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026
Still, Coffin is fine inviting them into the big tent with the rest of us, if only to show where the Hollywood blockbuster machine can find its next gear.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
The review found that reports of great white sharks in Spanish Mediterranean waters have continued to appear over the decades, even if only sporadically.
From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026
Sad as it sounds, you sometimes have to state the obvious, and make sure the person’s card is marked, if only for reference after the fact.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
The tragedy in all this is particularly great because for nearly a decade, there has been strong reason to suppose that Fischer could demonstrate his supremacy convincingly if only given the opportunity to do so....
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
