if only

Example Sentences

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But Pierogi is a professional, and most people are better off not engaging with smishers, even if only for ethical reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Here is the Premier League table if only goals scored from outside the box had counted in 2025-26.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Which is why you might want to take an interest in what’s actually happening inside these homes — even if only for selfish reasons.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Thorne created “vast” backstories for each kid, even if only snippets — like Piggy’s love of the Marx Brothers — appear on screen.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Believe it, if only just for a second.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia