Example sentences of "[conj] can be used [prep] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 As well as the more common paper and vinyl wallcoverings , there is a range of more unusual materials that can be used to great decorative effect on walls .
2 Additional information that can be used to narrow down the range of possible solutions in a normal co-ordinate analysis can be obtained using isotopically substituted samples .
3 In addition , you must be able to choose small flowers and small parts of flowers that can be used to good effect .
4 The fan is an oriental accessory that can be used with great style and elegance when incorporated into one of the many kung fu forms .
5 A NEW antifouling that can be used on underwater metal has produced sales of more than $1.3 million in the United States during the launch period .
6 We have introduced three simple tones that can be used on one-syllable English utterances : level , fall and rise .
7 ‘ But as you so clearly realize , scientists have many times created tools that can be used for good , but which have then been perverted to evil use .
8 The purpose of evaluation is to collect and analyse information that can be used for rational decision making .
9 He said : ‘ There are so many products that can be used for intoxicating purposes it would be impossible to lock them all away .
10 ‘ I suppose it must also have a public telephone that can be used in private and a post office that will send out mail ?
11 The purpose of evaluation has been described by Astin and Panos as follows : ‘ the fundamental purpose of evaluation is to produce information that can be used in educational decision making ’ .
12 Thank you , it 's a verb , right , to do something , so it 's the same spelling that can be used in different ways .
13 As with the previous study it is anticipated that the project will generate findings that can be used by various government departments and other public bodies to address issues of policy .
14 In Mr Dobbs 's words , a telecottage is ‘ a room in a village filled with computer communications that can be used by local people to learn and work ’ .
15 Cabled rib is very attractive and can be used to good effect on an otherwise plain sweater .
16 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 .
17 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 .
18 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 .
19 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 .
20 The software consists mostly of numbers and graphics , and can be used at various language levels .
21 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 .
22 Most of them are school-based and can be used by small groups of teachers working under the supervision of a trained tutor .
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