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To perform at his or her best, this athlete would need to eat properly, hydrate frequently, lose weight if necessary, increase cardio workouts, get plenty of sleep and perhaps practice yoga or meditate.
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Jerry Haar, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
China’s ruling Communist Party claims the self-governing democracy as its own territory, and has vowed to take control of the island one day, by force if necessary.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
Those with the flu are encouraged to rest, stay hydrated, and use over-the-counter medications to alleviate aches and fever if necessary.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Featuring a lightweight design that’s comfortable to hold, the plastic head can be washed and replaced if necessary.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jerry Haar, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
China’s ruling Communist Party claims the self-governing democracy as its own territory, and has vowed to take control of the island one day, by force if necessary.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
Those with the flu are encouraged to rest, stay hydrated, and use over-the-counter medications to alleviate aches and fever if necessary.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Featuring a lightweight design that’s comfortable to hold, the plastic head can be washed and replaced if necessary.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
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“If necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20necessary. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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