Example sentences of "[modal v] be used [adv] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The term ‘ blind ’ should be used carefully to describe those pupils who are completely without vision , or who have light perception only . |
| 2 | Taxes should be used mainly to develop creative programming on French television . |
| 3 | We believe that drugs and medicines should be used only to save life . |
| 4 | It contains acetic acid ( vinegar ) and should be used overnight to allow its gentle action to work , using a toilet brush in the morning before flushing . |
| 5 | Since conventional fighting on any scale was quite unacceptable to the Europeans , flexible reponse should be used essentially to deal with localized crises . |
| 6 | The occurrence of convulsions carried risks of bone fractures and of other injuries , but ingenious psychiatrists encouraged the development of standardized preparations of curare which could be used clinically to prevent the muscular component of the electrically-induced seizures . |
| 7 | This shot could be used either to begin the movie or to end it . |
| 8 | These fusion proteins could be used similarly to screen expression libraries . |
| 9 | It is very unlikely that a Labour Prime Minister would be deprived of his seat in this way , but it deserves to be noted that , however unwittingly , a piece of machinery has been created which could be used locally to deprive a Labour Prime Minister of his seat . |
| 10 | Why will not the Minister release that money , which could be used immediately to start building 100,000 new homes in Wales ? |
| 11 | Promiscuity may be used compulsively to suppress uncomfortable emotions or to gain a sense of elation in order to change a disordered mood and is a common cross-addiction with other forms of addictive disease . |
| 12 | It may be used just to give the researcher a feel for what is being studied ; as a resource to back up or complement evidence produced from other sources ; or as evidence in itself , as the topic of the research . |
| 13 | To make a contribution to educational policy and practice by generating practical suggestions for how computers may be used effectively to stimulate exploratory and reasoned argument in the classroom , with particular reference to the curriculum goals of English and spoken language development across a range of curriculum areas . |
| 14 | No plant matter is actively used in the construction of the nest , but it may be used indirectly to anchor the nest and stop it from floating away . |
| 15 | There are several accepted techniques that may be used successfully to help manage and develop infant behaviour . |
| 16 | Several different types of finance may be used together to fund one project . |
| 17 | Point estimates of aquifer recharge can be made from single profiles , and several profiles may be used together to determine regional recharge . |
| 18 | Facts which are individually correct may be used together to distort a picture . |
| 19 | The therapeutic centre may be used typically to observe and monitor families which are not functioning well and to teach adequate parenting skills where these are lacking . |
| 20 | Not only that , but once the wharf had been modernized for the construction of Hinkley C , it was highly likely that it would be used again to take out the radioactive debris from the dismantling of Hinkley A. This had never been mentioned before . |
| 21 | Thirdly , the instruments would be used primarily to compare different management choices for one illness and not to make rationing choices between different illnesses . |
| 22 | It is intended that the proceeds of any such issue would be used primarily to refinance existing debt . |
| 23 | Washington had previously stated that the 12,000 American troops in Panama would be used only to defend the Canal and themselves . |
| 24 | This can reduce the tax liability on the estate , and can mean that money which might otherwise go to the taxman will be used instead to support a worthwhile cause of your choosing . |
| 25 | Mrs Peysner hopes that the money will be used instead to improve day facilities for this group at other homes or to set up a mobile day unit . |
| 26 | The proceeds of the two offerings will be used primarily to re-finance existing shorter term US dollar debt . |
| 27 | Proceeds will be used primarily to repay revolving credit borrowings , to finance new store openings and for working capital . |
| 28 | It says the five-year term loan will be used principally to support the company 's US equipment lease portfolio . |
| 29 | Reports suggest Microsoft Corp has nearly completed a compiler that will be used internally to generate applications for the PowerPC RISC being developed by Apple , IBM and Motorola . |
| 30 | Based in an affluent school district of Silicon Valley , the system will be used initially to exchange information and advice between students , parents and the local high schools . |