Example sentences of "and can be used [prep] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Cabled rib is very attractive and can be used to good effect on an otherwise plain sweater . |
| 2 | Leaf-bud cuttings : these combine stem and leaf cutting techniques , and can be used with various refinements for subjects such as ficus ( rubber plant ) , camellia , clematis and briar fruits . |
| 3 | A selection of fine-tipped artist brushes is invaluable for painting icing and marzipan with food colouring , and can be used for delicate detailing such as facial features or modelled figures and other objects , and for large-scale washed effects . |
| 4 | Skipping ropes are popular and can be used for many activities as well as skipping , jumping over and crawling under . |
| 5 | Provided that the mixer is a battery-operated type , the set-up is fully mobile and can be used for outdoor as well as indoor locations . |
| 6 | Floodlights are available either as wide-beam units for general lighting , or in the form of spot-lamps the light from which is focused into a concentrated beam ; some have variable-focus lamps and can be used for either duty . |
| 7 | They are fully microprocessor controlled and can be used for both scanning and non scanning applications . |
| 8 | These are long , flexible curlers that are heated in a plug-in carrying wallet and can be used on dry hair for all-over curly styles . |
| 9 | The software consists mostly of numbers and graphics , and can be used at various language levels . |
| 10 | It will remain available and can be used at any time the board thinks appropriate . ’ |
| 11 | The pH is normally determined by direct potentiometric measurement by means of a glass electrode , which can be employed without alteration to the character of the specimen and can be used in turbid or coloured water . |
| 12 | They are able to argue this because they believe that the state in capitalist society is neutral and can be used in any way that the people desire . |
| 13 | Most of them are school-based and can be used by small groups of teachers working under the supervision of a trained tutor . |
| 14 | Supposed to bridge the gap between breast milk and doorstep pints , these are basically the ‘ hungry baby ’ formula with added iron and vitamin D , and can be used from six months on . |