necessary

Example Sentences

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He bounced the ball back to Katherine, a little harder than necessary.

From Literature

The officer said he "could not understand why" his duties were being restricted when the specialist had advised this was not necessary.

From BBC

He said he couldn't "pre-judge" the committee's decision about whether an investigation was necessary, but added: "At this stage, all I can say is nothing is off the table".

From BBC

He said he went to New York and Los Angeles only when necessary.

From Barron's

"Treasury's role is to finance those public services and to raise what's necessary from the public to pay for those public services."

From BBC