if necessary

idiom

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

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Additionally, Trump addressed the topic of sanctions, hinting that secondary sanctions on Iran could be implemented if necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025 These leaders are preparing for, and in some cases actively engaging in operations that defend the American homeland, ensure global stability, and deter and if necessary, defeat our most significant adversaries. David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 Consuming enough calcium through the diet or taking supplements if necessary is essential.3 2. Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025 Teams at 2-2 after a home win take the series 43.2 percent of the time, reflecting the home-ice edge still belonging to the Maple Leafs, with Game 5 in Toronto Wednesday, Game 6 back in Sunrise Friday and Game 7, if necessary, in Toronto on Sunday. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025 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 23 May. 2025.

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