if only
Example Sentences
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And that old saw has always been a fairly decent shorthand, if only because older people tend to be the most reliable voters.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
For some, that premium is worth it if only for how much quicker you can be back in your hotel room, enjoying a good night’s sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 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
This argument would rest on more solid ground if only small divergences existed between the blue-chip-dominated Dow and the tech-heavy Nasdaq.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
He must not move too quickly; he knew that the solution was there waiting to be found, if only he had time, time, more time.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
