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

They now all hastened back to the cottage to make such preparations as might be needful.

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

"And I pray unto God that he will send us all things that be needful both for our souls and bodies, and that he will be merciful unto to us, and forgive us our sins."

From My Path to Atheism by Besant, Annie Wood

It may be needful to add that gilliflower is the English name for the clove-pink; at least an explanatory foot-note is now attached to the word in new editions of the old poets.

From Essays in the Study of Folk-Songs (1886) by Martinengo-Cesaresco, Countess Evelyn

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