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 also be needful," continued the emperor, "to talk confidentially in Berlin of the guarantees which Bismarck might be inclined to give us, provided his plans in Germany succeed.

From For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (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

Should it be needful to take the field with you, I shall take it.

From Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

This they pretended to be needful, first, in respect of her nativity, which they knew was not esteemed legitimate by the See of Rome.

From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by Gerard, John