the necessary
noun
British, informal
: whatever is needed for some purpose
I'll do the necessary to get the job done.
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While agencies like the Department of Education can ask Congress for the ability to revoke payments lawmakers have approved, the lawsuit argues the Trump administration hasn’t taken the necessary steps to be able to do that.
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Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
Stay informed and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others from the heat’s potentially dangerous effects.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
Stay well-informed and take the necessary precautions to shield yourself and others from the potential hazards of extreme heat.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Before attempting to remove paint, take the necessary safety precautions to keep you and those around you safe during the paint removal process.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
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Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
Stay informed and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others from the heat’s potentially dangerous effects.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
Stay well-informed and take the necessary precautions to shield yourself and others from the potential hazards of extreme heat.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
Before attempting to remove paint, take the necessary safety precautions to keep you and those around you safe during the paint removal process.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
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“The necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20necessary. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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