as necessary

phrase

: as needed
Take as much time as necessary.

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Citi’s Tampa campus is secure and the company is adding security to its other sites as necessary, Fraser added. — Joe Sutton, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and continue at a gentle boil, checking the water level frequently and refilling the pot as necessary, for 3 hours. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 Some also defend the Iran conflict as necessary to prevent a hostile government from acquiring nuclear weapons, despite the resulting strain on fuel prices. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026 The denim industry often views third-party certifications as necessary but time-consuming, costly and redundant. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 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 12 Nov. 2026.

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