Example sentences of "[noun] [vb base] [been] used for [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Trees on the slopes have been used for firewood to provide space to make new fields . |
| 2 | In the Muslim world over the last two centuries , Western recipes have been used for government and society . |
| 3 | In recent years , several new materials have been used for base thermal layers which are effective at keeping you dry . |
| 4 | Since very early times the rivers of Britain have been used for water transport . |
| 5 | Several Y-specific genes have been used for sex typing . |
| 6 | Budgets for prostheses have been used for years to limit elective orthopaedic activity because blocking the purchase of further implants stops joint replacement surgery , the ‘ bread and butter ’ of current elective orthopaedic practice . |
| 7 | The fact of the child 's puzzlement is due to his being a victim of the way in which the dogmatic religions of the world have been used for child indoctrination , resulting in the perpetuation of the inherent superstitions and subsequent evils that have shamed religion throughout civilised time . |
| 8 | Since the launch of the first bus the vehicles have been used for periods of between one and three weeks in some 70 LEAs and schools throughout England , Scotland and Wales . |
| 9 | Since the launch of the WISE I bus in 1984 vehicles have been used for periods of between one and three weeks in some 100 LEAs and 1000 schools throughout England , Scotland and Wales , quite apart from the members of the public who have seen the vehicles at exhibitions , conferences and special events . |
| 10 | Since the launch of the WISE 1 bus in 1984 the five vehicles have been used for periods of between one and three weeks in some 90 LEAs and 850 schools throughout England , Scotland and Wales . |
| 11 | Recently the microcomputers have been used for competitions during break-time to raise money for charity . |
| 12 | Banks rather than state grants have been used for investment capital as part of a strategy to protect that autonomy . |
| 13 | Aromatic oils have been used for centuries for their therapeutic and beauty benefits . |
| 14 | The idea of curing pain with a lump of rock may sound crazy , but precious gems have been used for healing since ancient times , and many people believe that they are just as effective today |
| 15 | Tetracycline and erythromycin have been used for years , though minocycline is now increasingly considered as a preferable and safe alternative . |
| 16 | Condoms have been used for years to prevent unwanted pregnancy but are also an effective barrier against sexually transmitted diseases including HIV . |