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 Wilmore added that there should be enough working thrusters to get the Starliner out of orbit, and there are also bigger engines that could be used if necessary. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024 The best temperature to store ice cream is below zero, so check the settings on your freezer and consider adjusting the temperature if necessary. —

Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024 These organizations can help advise you on interactions with your landlord, get familiar with local laws and regulations, and assist with collective or legal action if necessary. —

Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 9 July 2024 What to do next would be for your husband (and you) to take a long, hard look at what is and isn’t going on with Mack, and move on with your lives if necessary. —

Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 6 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for if necessary

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