as necessary
phrase
: as needed
Take as much time as necessary.
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The dealers will inspect and repair or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge, as part of the recall remedy, NHTSA said.
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30 June 2026
The president has defended the measures as necessary to protect the integrity of elections, but both have been blocked by the courts from taking effect.
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Melissa Quinn,
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29 June 2026
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Reuters,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The president has defended the measures as necessary to protect the integrity of elections, but both have been blocked by the courts from taking effect.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for as necessary
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“As necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20necessary. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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