Example sentences of "[adj] [noun] can [be] used " in BNC.
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| 1 | Dry flyash can be used to make specialist concrete products and conditioned flyash is a filler for large civil structures like roads and building foundations . |
| 2 | However , this is no excuse for inaction , for a number of systems have been described which are of considerable assistance ; for example , the Telford system which relies largely on professional judgement can be used to good effect ( 1 ) . |
| 3 | The double-length light can be used with Fair Isle , weaving , punch lace , and , with caution , with tuck and slip . |
| 4 | Two drawcorded vents can be used to increase air flow in the shelter or to pass things in or out . |
| 5 | Strong tea can be used in the same way for a lovely brown colour . |
| 6 | Low settings can be used to cut metalwork or ceramic tiles , mid-range for plastics , and the ‘ E ’ setting for woodwork . |
| 7 | Only a part of the electromagnetic spectrum can be used for remote sensing for , as noted earlier , energy in some spectral bands is absorbed or scattered by the atmosphere . |
| 8 | A healthy well-balanced diet containing proper nutrition can be used to help cope with stress . |
| 9 | The width of these stripes can be varied and different yarns can be used as in this sample . |
| 10 | Most of the techniques used to develop detail on cut faces of slices or plaquettes are non-destructive , so that a different technique can be used on the same face after washing or re-polishing . |
| 11 | Because we never actually forget anything but store it all in our mental filing system , hypnotic regression can be used to bring back both good memories and bad . |
| 12 | Each tread can be a single paving stone deep , or different products can be used together : check what tread depth you need , and combine materials accordingly |
| 13 | As we shall see in Chapter 4 , hand-held shots taken at extreme telephoto ranges can be pretty wobbly affairs , so the practical value of extended zoom ranges is somewhat open to question , though electronic zooms can be used for the creation of special effects . |
| 14 | Since discourse unfolds in time , it seems natural that time-deictic words can be used to refer to portions of the discourse ; thus analogously to last week and next Thursday , we have in the last paragraph and in the next Chapter . |
| 15 | A variety of different designs can be used to knit ruched fabrics of this type . |
| 16 | It should be emphasized that much information gained from petrofabric research can be used to back up field studies and forms an aid to provenance studies , including facies analysis and construction of depositional models ; these applications are commonly lost amongst an ever-growing number of papers solely on aspects of diagenesis . |
| 17 | Trolley mounted pick-ups can be used with effect to replace floor mopping . |
| 18 | But any change in an organization or in a social setting can be used for controlled non-participant observation . |
| 19 | The Trojan C64/128 light pen can be used as a complete replacement for the mouse in many applications . |
| 20 | Scientific examination can be used to assess the extent of repairs or new work , and to pick up the joins and fillers used to disguise them . |
| 21 | Petrological examination can be used on ceramic artefacts and on stone objects . |
| 22 | Low-growing plants can be used in the foreground . |
| 23 | But a Tory spokeswoman last night claimed public buildings can be used for Party events if costs like catering are paid for . |
| 24 | Wooden blades can be used in weighted or unweighted form and can be neatly finished off by covering with heatshrink sleeving ( below ) . |
| 25 | A light meter can be used to assess the level of lighting present . |
| 26 | Modern scientific knowledge can be used by such societies and Rolt gives two guiding principles for the use of technology : ‘ That mechanical methods should only be employed in work provided the qualitative result achieved is better in the eyes of both maker and user ’ ; and ‘ That no man ( sic ) should make any use of a machine or a scientific process unless he possess a comprehensive knowledge of its principle , function and purpose , and is already skilled in the use to which it is to be applied ’ . |
| 27 | Different stains can be used on the same specimen since earlier stains are removed by re-polishing . |
| 28 | These surfaces should be white in colour ; if they are not suitable , some other reflective surface can be used instead . |
| 29 | Rich in protein , calcium and B vitamins , almond oil is renowned for its soothing , emollient properties while the crushed kernals can be used in skin scrubs . |
| 30 | Both harmonious and contrasting shades can be used to enhance the decorative impact of a room . |