Example sentences of "[conj] is used [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This again is relevant to school tasks since it is near vision that is used for close work such as reading and writing . |
| 2 | This is in clear contrast to the divergence model in Indo-European studies , and as a result of this contrast , the shape that emerges from historical language description ( from ancient times to the present day ) is not so much a pyramidal shape ( with gradual convergence at the top ) as a funnel shape ( the kind that is used for pouring liquids ) , as in figure 3.1 . |
| 3 | And there is another reason that would favour it : the language of free choice is the language that is used in everyday life by the people it purports to describe . |
| 4 | The Largo Richini , an airy square , leads to a pleasant length , ( but narrow width ) of parkland that is used by early morning paper readers on Sundays , and by students on all days . |
| 5 | But there is nothing to argue about here , as the act of quantifying is not intended to be predictive , explanatory or theoretical : it is a methodological tool that is used by those who wish to make accountable statements about the distribution of linguistic forms in real speech communities in cases where this is not evident without quantification . |
| 6 | Light : Needs very good light over a longer period than is used for other water plants Water temperature : 68°–78°F . |
| 7 | The production of stress is generally believed to depend on the speaker using more muscular energy than is used for unstressed syllables . |
| 8 | In conclusion , ‘ La Felicità ’ has a certain atmosphere and is used to special treatment which we ask you to respect . |
| 9 | Ingredient Y's price has been very stable and is used for other products currently manufactured and sold by the company . |
| 10 | This procedure was introduced in an attempt to save time on the floor of the House and is used for unopposed and non controversial legislation . |
| 11 | It has a thickness of about 3mm and is used for heavy mountain boots . |
| 12 | The other major prison , Heroes y Martires de Nueva Guinea ( or ‘ Zona Franca ’ ) is also near Managua , and is used for those awaiting trial . |
| 13 | Reasons for a reduction in productivity may include a poorly planned operation which can result in longer learning curves and a low average output the introduction of more learning curves because of frequent changes of resources and working methods changing physical conditions lower outputs because plant was initially selected for one activity and is used for another inappropriate activity longer hours being worked regularly ( this can occur , for example , when accelerating the work rate to recover delays ) the lowering of morale owing to frequent changes of plan and poor management . |
| 14 | White French polish is milky-white and is used on bleached wood and marquetry , and in all cases where it is desired to keep the wood as light as possible . |
| 15 | Its tone can be hard and piercing , and is used as such by Stravinsky and Shostakovich . |
| 16 | Round guttering is shaped like half ( or slightly less than half ) of a circle and is used with circular downpipes . |
| 17 | Portland cement is today the most popular type of cement and is used in vast quantities for building and construction in all parts of the world . |
| 18 | His latest work , ‘ Walter washes his Whippet ’ is a perfect example of why his tough papier-mâché art has become so popular , and is used in outside displays for companies across the world . |
| 19 | Salt ( sodium chloride ) is a flavour enhancer and is used in many recipes , both savoury and sweet . |
| 20 | Buttercream is a popular filling and occasional topping for sponge cakes , and is used in many of the fantasy cakes in this book . |
| 21 | The Cartesian projection , narrowing towards the poles , is practical for detailing and is used in most coastal ordnance surveys . |
| 22 | It is easy to mould and form into any shape , and is used in large sheets for covering cakes as well as for making edible decorations and objects . |
| 23 | Video is a relatively new medium for in-house communications and is used by some companies to great effect . |
| 24 | It is important to understand that this ‘ code-switching ’ behaviour does not indicate an inability to keep the two varieties apart , but is used for stylistic effect , and is part of the complex linguistic repertoire of many bilingual communities all over the world . |
| 25 | The condition also allows sellers to use part of the deposit to fund their own deposit in a related transaction , and such part of the deposit as is used in this way will be held by the seller 's conveyancer as agent , and the balance as stakeholder . |