If you ever happen to vs If you ever should

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably in formal writing. They both convey the idea of a hypothetical situation in the future. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the desired tone of the sentence.

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If you ever happen to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the possibility of something occurring in the future.

This phrase is used to introduce a hypothetical situation or event that may occur in the future. It implies a sense of chance or coincidence.

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Sgt. Barclay, I was wondering if you ever might happen to, maybe, be adopted.
If you should ever happen to cross her path, I suggest you be very, very nice to her.
If anything ever happens to me, my half of the claim is yours.
I just want to make sure that if anything ever happens to the three of us, you always have company.
If that ever happens to you, it's 100% death rate.
And if anything should ever happen to me... I want your personal word that you will look after him.
If anything ever happens to me, you and your brother are going to go to jail.
If something ever happens to you Where can your parents find their sons?
If anything ever happens to Hetty, anything, we will come for you.
Look, I want you to know, If anything ever happens to me, I really do care about you.
If something ever happens to you,
I would have no idea how to plan a wedding, if and when that ever happens to me.
If something were to ever happen to one of us, the other one would go empty that box.
That if something ever happens, you'd tell me.
If that ever happens, God forbid.
I wonder if that ever happens.
If something ever happens, I have a contingency.
But if anything ever happens, If you ever get scared, call me, OK?
So I want you to know if anything should ever happen to me... you are the only person I would want to have her.
If anything should ever happen to us, I want you to know that I do love you.

Alternatives:

if you ever should
if you should ever

If you ever should

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the possibility of something happening in the future.

This phrase is used to introduce a hypothetical situation or event that may occur in the future. It implies a sense of possibility or likelihood.

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If you ever should need me, just say the word and I'm at your command.
If you should ever wish to visit again...
And if you should ever find your way to forgiveness...
If you should ever need me... happiness... is just a teardrop away.
But if you should ever come to Pittsburgh... you would find yourself a most welcome guest in our home.
If you should ever feel unhappy, my love, I swear... it'll not be of my doing.
If you should ever want to mend your heart, this is where I work.
Madam Sonia if you should ever meet Count Danilo let me tell you he is terrific.
And if you should ever have the desire to discuss this matter with anyone else I know where you live.
Thanks for your help, officer, and if you should ever need me, I usually get out of school around 4:00.
Dearest Victoria, if ever you should need...
If you should ever want to call me, call me at this number.
You must never become a victim of my circumstances and if you should ever seem romantic to me, don't hesitate, just kick me.
I know what Oscar did to you was very messed up. I don't know if you should ever forgive him.
If you should ever want to be loved by anyone
They asked me to call them if you should ever come to Miami or try to contact me.
If you should ever happen to cross her path, I suggest you be very, very nice to her.
If ever you should hear me If ever you should see me
If you should ever need me... happiness... is just a teardrop away.
It's true. ~~ ~~ So if you should ever doubt.

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if you ever happen to
if you should ever

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If you ever happen to vs If you ever should