Examples of 'only when necessary' in a sentence

Meaning of "only when necessary"

only when necessary: a condition or limitation that implies that something should be done or used sparingly or under specific circumstances. This phrase is commonly used to emphasize the importance of discretion or moderation in decision-making or actions

How to use "only when necessary" in a sentence

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only when necessary
Only when necessary for moving about.
Open the door only when necessary.
Move only when necessary and only at night.
Most of them work only when necessary.
It is only when necessary for the public safety.
They came indoors only when necessary.
Only when necessary and appropriate.
Water your plants only when necessary.
He barks only when necessary and never unnecessarily.
Clean the printhead only when necessary.
Use it only when necessary and drive.
Stretch the wristband only when necessary.
But only when necessary.
Expend your energy only when necessary.
Printing only when necessary and on both sides of paper.

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They drink water only when necessary.
Only when necessary and legally possible will this option be considered.
Run the unit only when necessary.
The person acting as representative shall be changed only when necessary.
Take them only when necessary.
Pesticides are applied sparingly and only when necessary.
Talking is to be done only when necessary and only in whispers.
Connect the camshaft position sensor only when necessary.
Speak only when necessary.
Human intervention is allowed only when necessary.
Then open only when necessary and close quickly.
Speak to the driver only when necessary.
Bath only when necessary.
Anticipate battery changes only when necessary.
Print emails only when necessary and on recycled paper.
Vaccines must be given only when necessary.
Bite only when necessary.
Additional staff are recruited only when necessary.
I talk only when necessary.
Use high settings on cooktop only when necessary.
Open the doors only when necessary and as briefl y as possible.
Use high setting on hood only when necessary.
Sloths move only when necessary and even then very slowly.
Use fine point tips only when necessary.
Use JavaScript only when necessary to avoid dropping some possible viewers.
Use high heat settings only when necessary.
Make adjustments only when necessary and consider adjustments to be temporary and fluid.
Talk to the driver only when necessary.
Handle food only when necessary and then only with scrupulously clean hands.
Use incarceration only when necessary.
Use them only when necessary and make sure your copy flows naturally.
Make adjustments only when necessary.
It is extremely important that the panic alarm button is activated only when necessary.
We will interact only when necessary.
The impact study drawn up by the developer should consider alternatives only when necessary.

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