Example sentences of "[conj] [pers pn] is use for [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | As I am sure that my hon. Friend is aware , the reason for that is that the demand for gas oil , which is equivalent to diesel , is high at this time of the year because it is used for heating . |
| 2 | Whether it is used for drinking , bathing , preparing food , cleaning , fighting fires or turning the wheels of industry — we all take a readily available supply of water for granted today . |
| 3 | For example , if the accused hires a room for gymnastics when it is used for band practice , he is guilty . |
| 4 | It is normally bonded to nylon fabrics when it is used for sleeping bags . |
| 5 | I accept that , at present , they are high — only slightly below unleaded petrol prices — but , as the hon. Gentleman knows , that is because the demand for gas oil , which is equivalent to diesel , is high at this time of year as it is used for heating and high demand tends to push up prices . |