Example sentences of "[noun sg] [modal v] be used for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | One advantage is that if for any reason the storage system becomes unused the building may be used for other purposes . |
| 2 | The additional revenue would be used for job-creation measures in the former East Germany . |
| 3 | Underlying this approach is a fear that judicial review will be used for tactical purposes to cause delay and ultimately defeat the takeover bid . |
| 4 | But any change in an organization or in a social setting can be used for controlled non-participant observation . |
| 5 | In this way , all the shops reflect Roddick 's concern for the environment and her insistence that private wealth should be used for public good . |
| 6 | Unlike Vietnam and El Salvador , this is a situation where America 's military might can be used for good , rather than for their own political ends . |
| 7 | This investigation may be used for different modules . |
| 8 | A chemical sprout inhibitor should be used for long term storage . |
| 9 | The resulting room could be used for private parties and conference meals . |
| 10 | When Floriade closes , some of the plantings will remain and part of the site will be used for new town expansion Meanwhile in the giant flowerbeds more than 400 varieties of tulips , daffodils and hyacinths will flower , to be followed by annuals , then dahlias and chrysanthemums . |
| 11 | In addition , the ‘ Design Now ’ room can be used for temporary exhibitions selected ( we are informed ) , not only by V&A staff but also by industrialists , critics , visitors , and makers — by individuals ‘ with distinctive views about design ’ . |
| 12 | But a dual-water-supply would mean that only less good water would be used for wasteful practices like flushing the toilet and washing the car . |
| 13 | Calf leather is extensively used for walking boots as it is relatively soft and easy to break in , while hide will be used for heavy-duty mountaineering boots . |
| 14 | Do you think that your discovery is enhanced , if the new knowledge can be used for good of mankind , or do you think that acquiring new knowledge is just enough on it 's own . |
| 15 | Depending on personal choice , the service can be used for brief or longer-term counselling and for dealing with any problems which might interfere with personal achievement and well-being . |
| 16 | Depending on personal choice , the service can be used for brief or longer-term counselling and for dealing with any problems which might interfere with personal achievement and well-being . |
| 17 | The round pencil can be used for all subjects ; whilst the flat pencil can be used for broad strokes and the finest lines , when worn to a chisel edge . |
| 18 | Just as there is some academic debate as to what discount rate should be used for public sector investment appraisal , there is also much discussion as to what constitute the relevant costs and benefits for certain of these projects . |
| 19 | Stainless steel should be used for critical risk areas or for handling very hot liquids . |
| 20 | We can thus see that the whole of the rest of the parish could be used for arable . |
| 21 | The 19th-century German economist Friedrich List argued for just such a policy to build the emerging German empire : in the same way , the manipulation of the economy would be used for political nation-building , and it would inevitably be controlled by the most powerful country , if not deliberately , then by default . |
| 22 | Projected start-up is in 1997 and it is anticipated that the gas will be used for local power generation . |
| 23 | Plastic pipe can be used for hot and cold supplies and for central heating systems — provided the first length of pipe connected to the boiler is copper . |
| 24 | The CID team will have a large open-plan office on the first floor and another room on the first floor can be used for major incidents . |
| 25 | Although a large drill , the PC550 ERP can be used for delicate screwdriving work if needed |
| 26 | The money will be used for international teacher schemes , cooperation on educational projects , and inter-school visits . |
| 27 | With this system the aftermath grazing available after cropping may be used for weaned calves and weaned lambs . |
| 28 | I suspect what the conclusion wants to imply is that there is something in the philosophy of science which says that science should be used for good things and that war is not one of these . |
| 29 | Wang , the chief engineer at China 's space science and technology centre in Peking , said the delay is because the US believes the hardware could be used for military purposes . |
| 30 | A small porch at the rear can be used for other small items , although access is only from inside . |