if necessary

idiom

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

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In many environments, the only way to extract identity data is to physically walk it out—on a USB stick, if necessary. Peter Hill, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft is set to investigate the system later Saturday if necessary. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025 Ease back, take a break if necessary, and wear proper shoes. Md Published, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025 Once a campaign is launched, the business can track its performance in real time, tweak targeting, or pause and relaunch ads if necessary. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 26 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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