Example sentences of "to be used [adv] [subord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Like reference books , they have to be used rather than read . |
| 2 | The well-meaning piety of one who is neither leader nor musician ought to be used elsewhere than in the direction of the Church 's music . |
| 3 | It is best to concentrate upon essentials and for forms to be used mainly as aides-mémoire . |
| 4 | It was on the tip of Jehan 's tongue to suggest that Alexei was allowing himself to be used only because it suited him ; but it was clear that discussing the subject was making Jehana unhappy , and so he said nothing , sitting quietly beside her until suddenly she got up and went into the house . |
| 5 | rockets to be used only as distress signals |
| 6 | The Clairol model is the only spa to offer a choice of three speeds , the first of which causes your toe hairs to sway like daffodils in a light breeze ; the second bubbles gently like a pot of mung beans on simmer , and the third , to be used only when one feels particularly in need of a good rebirth , can cause orgasm in your achilles tendons . |
| 7 | The rodding arm of an interceptor trap needs to be used only when it is the final length of the drains which are blocked |