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

It will be needful to send a skilful person to St. Petersburg.

From For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time by Meding, Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar

"I presume no great amount of preparation will be needful, since it is but a change from one home to another," suggested Rose.

From Elsie's Widowhood A Sequel to Elsie's Children by Finley, Martha

When he heard it, he smiled, and said, "It will be needful first to ascertain which of the nuts is soundest within."

From Life Without and Life Within or, Reviews, Narratives, Essays, and poems. by Fuller, Margaret

It would not be needful to describe the man who may possess so much honour; for in pleasing you and in being your choice, he must of necessity be an estimable being.

From Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 by Barine, Arvede