He used strong language and seemed to say that the United States would fight, if necessary,to defend its claim.

VOA: special.2009.02.19

I did not intend to fight unless it became necessary in self-defense and in the performance of official duty.

VOA: special.2010.02.15

It contained all the necessary information about the moon and stars that sailors would need to help them learn their longitude.

VOA: special.2010.07.14

After many years of gathering the necessary information, it became possible to learn longitude by observing the stars and the moon.

VOA: special.2010.07.14

It is always a good idea to keep a lot of necessary supplies in the home even before winter begins.

VOA: special.2010.01.05

But they also made it clear that they are willing to act alone, if necessary, to pass a health care bill.

VOA: special.2010.02.27

He said the first great fact was that laws were not necessary to keep slavery out of California and New Mexico.

VOA: special.2009.03.19

She made sure there were a large number of workers to give the necessary attention to all the kids.

VOA: special.2009.08.23

During the trial, he argued that he had the right to use whatever means necessary to protect himself and his family.

VOA: special.2009.11.01

Today,we tell about how people learned an important piece of information necessary for safely sailing on the oceans.

VOA: special.2010.07.14

He said southern defenses around the fort were so strong that a major military effort would be necessary.

VOA: special.2009.08.06

The treatment for mild hypothermia starts with getting out of the cold and,if necessary, changing into dry clothes.

VOA: special.2009.12.30

Emperor Norton said this was necessary because Governor Wise had ordered the death by hanging of John Brown.

VOA: special.2009.12.14

Good relations between Hawaii and the United States were necessary to keep the port open to American ships.

VOA: special.2010.07.08