as necessary

phrase

: as needed
Take as much time as necessary.

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The government defended those measures as necessary to protect Palestinian civilians and uphold international law. — Efrat Lachter , Brooke Curto, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Dimitris Giannetos, celebrity hair stylist, regards it as necessary upkeep. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 In effect, this blocks out the starlight as necessary and only allows light reflected off the planets of interest to pull through and reflect off the coronagraph's mirrors. — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The government has defended the system as necessary to attract capable people from the private sector and public service and to maintain a clean government. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as necessary

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“As necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20necessary. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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