Examples of if necessary in a Sentence
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The president promised to use the National Guard and military to provide security at the Olympics, if necessary.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Some countries want to change the process so decisions may be made by a vote if necessary.
—Jennifer McDermott, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Residents of San Diego, Phoenix, Tuscon, Flagstaff and Las Vegas have been told to look out for the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and, if necessary, seek help as soon as possible.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Listen carefully and ask for clarification if necessary.
—Robert D. Greenberg, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2025
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Some countries want to change the process so decisions may be made by a vote if necessary.
—Jennifer McDermott, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Residents of San Diego, Phoenix, Tuscon, Flagstaff and Las Vegas have been told to look out for the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and, if necessary, seek help as soon as possible.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Listen carefully and ask for clarification if necessary.
—Robert D. Greenberg, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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