if necessary

phrase

: if it is needed
Apply another coat of paint if necessary.

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Also to be noted is the bombing of key targets and ground actions, if necessary. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 To fix this issue, unplug the dryer and remove the front and top panels, using a putty knife to release the clips if necessary. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026 Abbey also has built up a substantial emergency fund, which could cover her living expenses for more than a year if necessary. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 Before the game, Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said his team was willing to wait at Citizens Bank Park until after the Padres game ended, if necessary, to celebrate. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for if necessary

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

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