Example sentences of "[be] use [verb] different [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 Librarians are gradually beginning to apply a systems approach in which different types of sign are used to illustrate different functions such as orientation , direction , identification , instruction , prohibition or regulation and current awareness .
2 Different sensory modalities , then , are used to convey different types of message , forming an enormously rich communication network .
3 Some languages also have different forms of plural pronouns which are used to express different levels of familiarity or deference in interaction with several addressees .
4 One psychological distinction which has often been used to contrast different tasks in driving is the degree to which tasks can be performed automatically .
5 Implementation is capable of different strategies which may and should be used to suit different circumstances .
6 First , the same conjunction may be used to signal different relations , depending on the context .
7 Other innovations are wands of all shapes and sizes that can be used to create different effects such as spiral , flat or zig-zag shaped curls in dry hair .
8 They can also be used to develop different skills within the governing body .
9 ( Certainly , Working for patients will in due course also require management accounting skills but these will be used to address different issues — such as how to ‘ price ’ contracts for clinical services — from those previously on the agenda . )
10 Just two colours of paint can be used to produce different colours .
11 You should be on the look-out for any grammatical or contextual clues which are being used to signal different senses of the meaning , and which are automatically understood by the native speaker .
12 The term is used to cover different types of situation but in practice it usually refers to the danger to old people 's health and safety which may arise when they live alone and are very frail , either physically , mentally or both .
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