Example sentences of "be [vb pp] by the [adj] use " in BNC.
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| 1 | They were sceptical of claims that the Soviets might be checked by the selective use of nuclear weapons in Europe — escalation to all-out war was almost inevitable . |
| 2 | Such amenorrhoea is associated with bone loss , and this can be prevented by the judicious use of cyclical hormones . |
| 3 | The benefit of giving attention to décor in terms of improving overall light levels is shown by Gazeley ( 1968 ) and can be verified by the simple use of a light meter . |
| 4 | ‘ Upstream profit margins can be increased by the astute use of technology , provided such use is tailored to specific business goals of BPX assets , ’ adds Jenkins . |
| 5 | A relentless beat can be extremely tedious , but powerful dramatic or martial effects can be gained by the careful use of side-drums and cymbals , especially in conjunction with brass instruments . |