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The phrase "was even necessary" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to express doubt or questioning about the necessity of an action or situation. It implies that the speaker or writer believes the action or situation may not have been necessary. Example: "Was it even necessary to have that meeting? We could have discussed everything through email." In this sentence, the speaker is expressing doubt about the necessity of the meeting and suggesting an alternative way of handling the situation.
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It's not clear this was even necessary.
Speaking in Mobile, Alabama, recently, he paused to wonder whether representative government was even necessary.
Others said they were confused about why the military operation was even necessary.
But the imminent success of Hinterland begs the question of whether filming an English version was even necessary.
The NATO secretary general, Lord Robertson, questioned whether it was even necessary for "an ally to produce evidence".
Jeter has made more than $205 million from the Yankees, more than he ever thought possible — or was even necessary.
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(if it's even necessary).
One has to wonder whether state legislation is even necessary.
Sometimes it is even necessary to read them -- necessary, but not sufficient.
Perhaps such strong applications of power are even necessary to get things done.
"It is an outrage that it's even necessary," Mr. McCain said.
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