Example sentences of "used for [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 If the guides are used for a literature search , the student gets feedback on understanding , in that he/she discovers whether or not he can find the information required .
2 The notation from the Tables provides systematic mnemonics to a limited extent , since the same notation is used for a concept whichever main class number it qualifies .
3 This 'd probably be used for a construction of some sort I would imagine .
4 Polje , the Serbo-Croat word used for a field , bears the special connotation of a large , flat-floored depression .
5 CD is playing with the term ‘ pocket-borough ’ , used for a constituency where the electors ' votes were all corruptly controlled by some wealthy individual ( see BOROUGH , CLOSE ) .
6 He had never been used for a hit , and it was unlikely that he could get from Moscow to Tbilisi anyway .
7 In a close-knit community of students the video camera is sometimes used for a video club which produces a video magazine about the affairs of the college .
8 The piece , from her book ‘ Liverpool Miss ’ , was used for a test of reading and writing .
9 If your bike is second-hand , or has n't been used for a while , then it 's important to check that it 's safe to ride .
10 There was nothing that could be used for a cradle so obviously she intended keeping it in bed with her , but Sarah had heard tales of babies being smothered like that and she was surprisingly anxious that her newly expected brother or sister would n't end up that way .
11 His process was superseded long ago but his name is still used for a type of raincoat .
12 The Bivvy Dome is E.T . 's latest offering to the specimen lads , a shelter that has been used for a couple of seasons by leading anglers like Ritchie McDonald and Pete Springate and whilst it may not be everyone 's cup of tea , it certainly has its advantages .
13 a thing that 's been used for a couple of months !
14 Banks are used for a variety of frauds as well as money-laundering .
15 Dishwashing etc. machines : Despite being used for a variety of functions , including cleaning crockery , bottles , trays , crates and numerous other items , these machines all operate on the same general principle .
16 Over the next several pages you will find a therapeutic cross-reference suggesting treatments and oils to be used for a variety of specific ailments .
17 Such systems may be used for a variety of purposes .
18 The first stage in cultivation involves forest clearance ( though particular tree species which are valuable for timber are usually spared ) and as annual crop plants such as manioc ( Manihot esculenta ) and maize ( Zea mays ) are cultivated , perennial species such as pineapple ( Ananas comosus ) and banana ( Musa spp. ) are planted along with numerous other fruit trees , palms and shrubs that can be used for a variety of purposes from thatching to dyes and medicines .
19 The idea is that an area consisting largely of derelict and/or vacant land should be landscaped and used for a variety of horticultural , leisure and recreational purposes , normally for a six-months period .
20 Glasgow , for example , cost about £18 million in 1988 prices , but the site is to be used for a variety of commercial , recreational and residential developments .
21 Door-to-door sales methods are used for a variety of products , from vacuum cleaners and household goods to cosmetics or double glazing .
22 During the afternoon the school buildings are used for a variety of adult education and community purposes and teachers undertake further community work outside them .
23 It was used for a variety of purposes ; most commonly as a retaining fee for a knight who could be called out whenever the king or lord had need of him .
24 Liquid acrylic paints come in many viscosities , and , as a result , can be used for a variety of applications .
25 In summary , language checklists may provide a very practical and relatively quick form of assessment which can be used for a variety of purposes described at the beginning of Chapter 6 .
26 The test designers recommend the test can be used for a variety of purposes and with different categories of children .
27 MSL were used for a variety of recruitment problems at various levels .
28 Microware , which traditionally serves the industrial sector , envisages its technology could be used for a variety of applications based on the OS/9 multi-tasking real time operating system .
29 As you will find out , they can be used for a variety of purposes and memos are produced in a number of formats .
30 Semantic information may be used for a variety of linguistic purposes .
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