be needful
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Using such serious words so readily not only ensures that no fruitful discussion can follow, it diminishes their value in those rare times where they might be needful.
From Fox News • Mar. 25, 2019
"General von Arentschildt further begs your majesty's commands and instructions as to the capitulation which may be needful during the action," said the aide-de-camp.
From For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time by Meding, Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar
This will not be needful; he will be within doors very little, unless I mistake the attraction our forests will have for his Nimrod nature.
From Vineta The Phantom City by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)
You shall be convinced, my dear minister," said he, "that I have not been idle, and that I have thought of preparing for the action you hold to be needful.
From For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time by Meding, Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar
Biscuits and water are stored in the lantern keg, with matches and whatever else may be needful.
From The Sea Bride by Williams, Ben Ames
