as necessary

idiom

: as needed
Take as much time as necessary.

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Critics argue that Trump's order undermines international law, while supporters see it as necessary to protect American and Israeli interests. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 In bringing the car back to new, an original Porsche 917 fuel cell was fabricated, the frame was pressure-tested, repaired as necessary and repainted, and the brakes and suspension were magnafluxed and refurbished too. New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025 Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the rearview camera wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025 Gensler, who emerged as an adversary to the crypto industry, had defended the rule as necessary to protect investors in the event of crypto firm bankruptcies. Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 25 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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