if necessary

phrase

: if it is needed
Apply another coat of paint if necessary.

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Animals within that zone must be inspected and, if necessary, treated before being moved. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 French finance minister Roland Lescure told French radio station RTL on Wednesday that the government was willing to bypass parliament again, if necessary, to force next year's budget through. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Nurses at Allegheny General Hospital voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to authorize a strike, if necessary, during contract negotiations with Allegheny Health Network, citing concerns about staffing, retention and benefits. — Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Reyes said the 24-hour temporary order could be extended to 14 days if necessary. — Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for if necessary

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“If necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20necessary. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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