if need be
idiom
: if something becomes necessary
You can always call me at home if need be.
We'll leave without them if need be.
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Not just taxing what people crave, but selling it—and creating the market if need be?
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
The National Guard, and Marines if need be, stand with ICE.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Add the salmon and additional water to just cover the salmon if need be.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
Based on previous designs, the new demonstration reactor will have an output of about 5 MW and provide part of the base's 35-MW requirements, though the modular design allows for easy scalability by adding more modules if need be.
—David Szondy
june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2025
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
The National Guard, and Marines if need be, stand with ICE.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Add the salmon and additional water to just cover the salmon if need be.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
Based on previous designs, the new demonstration reactor will have an output of about 5 MW and provide part of the base's 35-MW requirements, though the modular design allows for easy scalability by adding more modules if need be.
—David Szondy
june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2025
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“If need be.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20need%20be. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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