if necessary

idiom

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

Examples of if necessary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Those typically include intensive behavioral and nutrition interventions combined with medication, if necessary. Jonel Aleccia, Fortune Well, 22 May 2024 Sanders should be able to relieve Hubbard as a passing down player, as he can be utilized as a receiver out of the backfield if necessary. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024 Any type of clinician should be able to address CKM syndrome, and your primary care doctor can refer you to a specialist if necessary, said Weir. Kristen Fischer, Health, 21 May 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping considers Taiwan a part of China’s territory and has vowed to pursue its unification with the mainland, by force if necessary. Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024 Just to make sure the seller abides by real estate’s golden rule, have the closing agent withhold a chunk of money at settlement to cover the cost of removing the seller’s stuff and cleaning the place properly, if necessary. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 19 May 2024 The National Guard would be deployed and, if necessary, US troops as well. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024 While fully automatic, Wilmore and Williams can manually trigger an abort if necessary. William Harwood, CBS News, 5 May 2024 Showrunner Bruce Helman told Deadline that the season 6 finale could function as a series finale if necessary — but now, the show will have more episodes to wrap up its storylines. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 10 May 2024

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“If necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20necessary. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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