the necessary

noun

British, informal

: whatever is needed for some purpose

I'll do the necessary to get the job done.

Examples of the necessary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Officials said the county is in the final stages of obtaining an attorney, who will proceed to file the necessary motion. Reach the reporter at sarah.lapidus@gannett.com. —

Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2024 Of course the vote, which took place by roll call during the convention, is a formality given that Trump was already given the necessary 1,215 delegates needed to cinch the nomination in March. —

Anna Tingley, Variety, 15 July 2024 Stick with the necessary statements to avoid getting into spats. —

Tarot.com, Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2024 Touch is about learning the necessary things at the right time—and sometimes even the last minute is the right time. —

Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for the necessary

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