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Women over age 50 and men over 70 should consume at least 1,200 milligrams of calcium daily from food and, if necessary, supplements.
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Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Beijing has become more assertive in its home region, using the military to press its claims in the South China Sea and intimidate Taiwan – a self-governing democracy that China’s ruling Communist Party has vowed to take, by force if necessary.
—Edward Szekeres and Brad Lendon, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
Potential voter fraud cases are referred to district attorneys for investigation, and if necessary, possible prosecution.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
Wearing accessories like a sleep mask and ear plugs if necessary.
—Sophie Okolo, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Beijing has become more assertive in its home region, using the military to press its claims in the South China Sea and intimidate Taiwan – a self-governing democracy that China’s ruling Communist Party has vowed to take, by force if necessary.
—Edward Szekeres and Brad Lendon, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
Potential voter fraud cases are referred to district attorneys for investigation, and if necessary, possible prosecution.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
Wearing accessories like a sleep mask and ear plugs if necessary.
—Sophie Okolo, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“If necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20necessary. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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