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

Before landing they entered into a solemn agreement to make and obey such laws as should be needful for the good of the colony.

From American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History by Gordy, Wilbur Fisk

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

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

"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