be needful

Example Sentences

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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

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

If there be anything in inspiration, it will be needful on such a theme.

From The Poems of Philip Freneau, Volume I (of III) by Freneau, Philip

"Will it not be needful for you to call again?"

From Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders Cogitations and Confessions of an Aged Physician by Alcott, William A. (William Andrus)

You shall have means of finding me, too, should it be needful; and now, my Lord Abbot, a sad good night.

From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)