Example sentences of "[conj] can be used for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ But as you so clearly realize , scientists have many times created tools that can be used for good , but which have then been perverted to evil use . |
| 2 | The purpose of evaluation is to collect and analyse information that can be used for rational decision making . |
| 3 | He said : ‘ There are so many products that can be used for intoxicating purposes it would be impossible to lock them all away . |
| 4 | It is a method of behaviour control that can be used for most forms of behaviour management except where the children are being destructive or likely to hurt someone else or themselves . |
| 5 | A selection of fine-tipped artist brushes is invaluable for painting icing and marzipan with food colouring , and can be used for delicate detailing such as facial features or modelled figures and other objects , and for large-scale washed effects . |
| 6 | Skipping ropes are popular and can be used for many activities as well as skipping , jumping over and crawling under . |
| 7 | Provided that the mixer is a battery-operated type , the set-up is fully mobile and can be used for outdoor as well as indoor locations . |
| 8 | Floodlights are available either as wide-beam units for general lighting , or in the form of spot-lamps the light from which is focused into a concentrated beam ; some have variable-focus lamps and can be used for either duty . |
| 9 | They are fully microprocessor controlled and can be used for both scanning and non scanning applications . |