Example sentences of "[be] put to [det] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Texts can be put to many uses : a ) Extracts from texts can be made the basis of language learning dialogues and drills . |
| 2 | Tools can be used as weapons , Harry , but if you 'll promise these shall never be put to any purposes but those for which they were intended , you may work here whenever you wish . |
| 3 | The committee do not expect members participating to be put to any expense or undue trouble , the proposal is merely to be an ‘ old boy ’ friend in a strange town or country . |
| 4 | Any continuing contributions received will be put to this reserve but active fund-raising for the Appeal has now ceased . |
| 5 | While the councillors felt it appropriate that the Church Hall should be put to some use they objected to the proposal for a function room and made the following points : |