as necessary

idiom

: as needed
Take as much time as necessary.

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Flood defended the legislation as necessary to avoid a tax increase at the end of the year, when the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expires, and the changes to Medicaid as reasonable reforms that will help protect benefits for deserving recipients in the long term. Riley Beggin, USA Today, 29 May 2025 European officials concede the U.S. has long requested the continent invest more in its own armed forces and widely see dramatic spikes in defense spending as necessary and overdue. Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025 Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2025 Faber is well aware of the risks of chasing growth, but sees them as necessary as long as there’s no question about staying on the right path with compliance. Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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