Example sentences of "be used [verb] some [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In addition to discussion of management problems , these sessions can be used to tackle some of the tensions and frustrations that can arise in teams of this kind , which are dealing with a rapid turnover of patients with acute problems , or problems that sometimes seem intractable , and where drop-out rates may be high . |
| 2 | The results of a large-scale survey by Martin and Roberts ( 1984 ) of 6,000 women may be used to explore some of these issues . |
| 3 | At a meeting of the Steering Committee it was suggested that the corridor area between the foyer and the lecture theatre could be used to display some of the ‘ behind-the-scenes ’ activities of the Garden . |
| 4 | In this way , groups can be used to open up many topics for discussion , which can then be used to reverse some of the sociological and psychological factors which contribute to senescence in our society . |
| 5 | WIRS could also be used to examine some of the characteristics of private sector establishments using fixed-term contract and agency workers . |
| 6 | Now , the word ‘ intended ’ is a decidedly slippery one and there is every likelihood that section 6(c) will both introduce uncertainties into the area and be used to sidestep some of the safeguards of the Act . |