How to Use if necessary in a Sentence
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Members are even ready to strike if necessary, the release said — an action that would effectively shut down the nation’s largest public university system.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
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The strike authorization vote does not necessarily mean a strike will happen, but gives the union the option to call a strike if necessary, and is often used as a show of force amid negotiations.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
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Look for mixes that contain somewhere around 25% perlite, or if necessary, add additional perlite and mix thoroughly into the soil before planting.
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Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2026
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Adjust burner, if necessary, to maintain oil temperature between 325 and 350 degrees.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
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Sprinkle 5 tablespoons ice water over mixture and continue using folding motion to combine until small portion of dough holds together when squeezed in palm of your hand, adding up to 2 tablespoons remaining ice water if necessary.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
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Whether through negotiation, sustained economic strangulation, or military action, if necessary, the objective remains non-negotiable that a nuclear Iran is unacceptable.
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Shaun McCutcheon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
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