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

Before he went away again he shared that secret with her, since in certain exigencies it might be needful that some one should be able to act on wired instructions.

From The Law of Hemlock Mountain by Lundsford, Hugh

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

"How long a time should you require to carry out what you have asserted to be needful?"

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