Examples of if necessary in a Sentence
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Santa Clara Police Chief Cory Morgan has said authorities are prepared to shoot down a drone, if necessary.
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CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
At the same time, Chinese state media reportedly released images emphasizing Beijing’s technological and military superiority, while highlighting its ability to take Taiwan by force if necessary.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Use two pans with racks if necessary.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, the county supervisors authorized their lawyers to take legal action to block the order if necessary.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
At the same time, Chinese state media reportedly released images emphasizing Beijing’s technological and military superiority, while highlighting its ability to take Taiwan by force if necessary.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Use two pans with racks if necessary.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
On Tuesday, the county supervisors authorized their lawyers to take legal action to block the order if necessary.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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“If necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20necessary. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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