as necessary

phrase

: as needed
Take as much time as necessary.

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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 Benjamin recommends deep cleaning your vent covers only as necessary. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 When the Lotte-Megabox merger was unveiled in May 2025, it was widely described as necessary consolidation for a business in structural decline. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 The administration defends its actions, including massive layoffs at government health agencies, as necessary to eliminate wasteful spending. Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 1 July 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 14 Jul. 2026.

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