Example sentences of "[noun pl] can [be] [verb] for " in BNC.

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1 Texts are varied systematically and types of finger movement and speeds on target words can be compared for the different demands made on the reader .
2 Radio programmes or ‘ talking book ’ tape recordings can be used for the same purpose .
3 In this way the major sources of food supply and some of their principal characteristics can be identified for further investigation .
4 It gives off a smell similar to that of rotting meat , so walkers can be forgiven for thinking there 's a dead sheep in the area .
5 Such important considerations can be allowed for in licensing negotiation so that the issues are properly addressed .
6 During pregnancy low potency remedies can be taken for acute illnesses without risk to mother or child .
7 Sometimes , learning materials will need to be presented in a different way , and emphasis given to particular aspects of learning , but an understanding of the pupil 's needs can clarify issues of curriculum access and special adaptations can be made for those pupils who have sight problems .
8 However a rough estimate of optimum switching angle can be obtained if the three torque/speed characteristics are approximated by constant torques , effective up to the maximum speed for each angle : The time taken and number of steps executed during acceleration to the maximum speed may be calculated , since for a constant torque , For constant accelerating torque the instantaneous velocity is proportional to time and therefore the distance travelled during acceleration is simply : so for each switching angle the acceleration time and distance can be found : The time taken to travel a total distance of 60 steps can be calculated for each switching angle , e.g. if the switching angle is 6 degrees the system executes the first 25 steps in 94.3 ms and the remaining steps at a constant speed of 540 steps per second : The time taken to decelerate has been neglected in this calculation because the retarding torque ( motor braking torque + load torque ) is , in all three cases , much larger than the accelerating torque ( motor accelerating torque - load torque ) .
9 The plant is built around a modular system which means the reaction vessels can be used for various purposes and new parts can be added when required .
10 Some finishes can be used for all purposes .
11 Sticks or twigs can be used for poles , and ‘ chains ’ or necklaces suspended from ‘ pole ’ to ‘ pole ’ .
12 So the same signals can be used for quite different purposes .
13 And anyway , a dedicated MIDI pedal will call up any chosen patch using the JMP-1 's MIDI input mapping facility , whereby MIDI signals can be routed for your convenience so that the pedals on your MIDI pedalboard always call the same JMP-1 patches .
14 Comparisons with computers can be used for the data transfer elements of this process , modelling the flow of sequential current variations along circuits , and also for the transfer of information , in the form of structured data ( i.e. the computer program ) which interacts with the information processing elements of the communicating machines .
15 Julianna Sciolla , the society 's chief operating officer , says its predicament reflects a crucial financial dilemma facing all U.S. museums , that funds can be raised for construction and exhibition projects , but not for the ordinary task of operating an institution .
16 In the former case , by employing civilian clerical staff a greater proportion of funds can be allocated for direct policing policies .
17 Removable covers can be purchased for most of the lounge suites on offer .
18 Fleece covers can be used for 2 or 3 seasons if handled sensibly and storage space is minimal .
19 In many cases , says the charity , family cars can be paid for entirely with the DSS allowance but a more severe disability will often mean that a more expensive vehicle is needed .
20 Together with previous data showing a similar location for the small molecule binding sites in adrenergic receptors , these results suggest that there is a general transmembrane binding site for small molecules in G-protein-coupled receptors , and that non-peptide antagonists can be developed for the analogous domain in other peptide receptors .
21 Similar intermittency distributions can be determined for other flows .
22 LEFT It is better to transport dogs individually , and partitioned travelling cages can be acquired for this purpose .
23 Often , if they have a disposition to broader problem-solving , the search consultant can provide views on several issues : the potential organisational structure ; how the individual would fit in ; the likely scope of his or her responsibilities ; if the tasks he or she will be set are manageable and possibly whether candidates can be found in the market who meet a particular specification ; whether the search can be a UK-based search or needs to be international ; whether any of the top candidates can be attracted for the remuneration or does the remuneration of the senior team need reviewing ; is the nationality of the candidate important ; could a woman do the job ; what happened to the last job holder ; did he or she move on to a bigger job or was he or she fired , and was that person successful in the role ?
24 The basic program can outline several projects so that the total effect on resources can be displayed and individual calendars can be constructed for each person .
25 The importance of further and continuing education is that valuable opportunities can be offered for individual self-appraisal and for the reassessment of potential together with the recognition of previous learning .
26 Odd sizes and personal designs can be catered for .
27 The best designs can be folded for easy transportation .
28 New Black Families has demonstrated unequivocally that black homes can be found for black children ( Small , 1982b ) .
29 Heywood and Cornelius ( 1989 ) have shown how GIS can be used for monitoring possible radiation releases and thus the relevance of GIS in nuclear emergency planning and monitoring .
30 All the activities in the Resource Books can be photocopied for classroom use .
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