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

For some time to come absolute quiet will be needful.

From For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time by Meding, Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar

But it may be needful briefly to explain why the expression in the interior is appended.

From Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities by Inman, Thomas

"A certain amount must be needful," said she, half jokingly, "when conversing with a learned man."

From For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time by Meding, Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar

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