when the need arises
idiom
: when it is necessary to do so
Jobs will be created when the need arises.
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The most important fire preparation measure people can take is to simply be ready to evacuate when the need arises.
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Faith Barton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
Perhaps, the best-case scenario is adding a versatile lineman who could be penciled in at one of the starting guard spots but move to tackle when the need arises.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Digital Twins For Asset Tracking And Optimization Asset-intensive industries, like smart cities and vehicle fleets, need to continuously track thousands of assets, analyze telemetry for issues and respond quickly and effectively when the need arises.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Check out their insights below to learn how to quickly find the best creative talent out there when the need arises.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
As with Kane, pick him and be prepared to replace him (in Foden’s case with Cole Palmer) if and when the need arises.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 12 July 2024
This includes a pavement plan that evaluates city streets and maintains them when the need arises.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Lucy is as fundamentally chipper as a Disney princess, though a bit hornier and more proficient with weaponry when the need arises.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Coleman said in the medical surgical unit, the nurse-to-patient ratio is crucial to quick care when the need arises.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023
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Faith Barton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
Perhaps, the best-case scenario is adding a versatile lineman who could be penciled in at one of the starting guard spots but move to tackle when the need arises.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Digital Twins For Asset Tracking And Optimization Asset-intensive industries, like smart cities and vehicle fleets, need to continuously track thousands of assets, analyze telemetry for issues and respond quickly and effectively when the need arises.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Check out their insights below to learn how to quickly find the best creative talent out there when the need arises.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
As with Kane, pick him and be prepared to replace him (in Foden’s case with Cole Palmer) if and when the need arises.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 12 July 2024
This includes a pavement plan that evaluates city streets and maintains them when the need arises.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Lucy is as fundamentally chipper as a Disney princess, though a bit hornier and more proficient with weaponry when the need arises.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Coleman said in the medical surgical unit, the nurse-to-patient ratio is crucial to quick care when the need arises.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023
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“When the need arises.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/when%20the%20need%20arises. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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