as necessary

phrase

: as needed
Take as much time as necessary.

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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 When the paint is dry, use a small detail brush to touch up any spots or edges as necessary. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026 Appropriate changes will be made as necessary, and additional information will be shared when the review is completed. Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Of course, just because a timeframe hasn't been announced to the public, that doesn't mean there is no internal timeframe that can be brought forwards and backwards as necessary. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 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 13 Sep. 2026.

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