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

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1 Neither dispenser can be used with corrosive fluids as these materials tend to corrode the return spring and cause discoloration and contamination of the chemicals .
2 The sand wheel can be used with wet or dry sand .
3 But any change in an organization or in a social setting can be used for controlled non-participant observation .
4 As long as this is respected , the rigidity can be used to good purpose .
5 Unlike Vietnam and El Salvador , this is a situation where America 's military might can be used for good , rather than for their own political ends .
6 Spray-wipe techniques with a solvent hard surface cleaner or solvent degreaser can be used on light soiling but for moderate or heavy soiling a brush applied alkali degreaser is more suitable .
7 If the skull is extremely fragmentary , pieces of wood can be used as supporting props .
8 The machine can be used in different ways .
9 ‘ Tutors will begin with simple introductions to computers and also explain how the equipment can be used in everyday life . ’
10 Terrain can be used to great effect by the course designer .
11 The ABC checklist for resuscitation can be used in various emergencies , such as choking , bleeding , drowning or extreme shock .
12 But the device can be used with considerable subtlety .
13 A piano can be used to good effect with the organ , provided its pitch is compatible .
14 Petrological examination can be used on ceramic artefacts and on stone objects .
15 In this chapter we shall explore how drama can be used alongside other subjects ; how it can be used to create and enhance learning opportunities , to stimulate research , and to give cross-curricular coherence .
16 In addition , the ‘ Design Now ’ room can be used for temporary exhibitions selected ( we are informed ) , not only by V&A staff but also by industrialists , critics , visitors , and makers — by individuals ‘ with distinctive views about design ’ .
17 Do you think that your discovery is enhanced , if the new knowledge can be used for good of mankind , or do you think that acquiring new knowledge is just enough on it 's own .
18 Depending on personal choice , the service can be used for brief or longer-term counselling and for dealing with any problems which might interfere with personal achievement and well-being .
19 Depending on personal choice , the service can be used for brief or longer-term counselling and for dealing with any problems which might interfere with personal achievement and well-being .
20 The round pencil can be used for all subjects ; whilst the flat pencil can be used for broad strokes and the finest lines , when worn to a chisel edge .
21 Silvikrin Active Care Gel Spray can be used on damp or dry hair to mould , control and add shine ! £1.99/150ml .
22 Pattern can be used to delicate effect in a bedroom .
23 Image/SQL can be used with new applications , existing applications and SQL-based applications generation languages and client-server tools .
24 Plastic pipe can be used for hot and cold supplies and for central heating systems — provided the first length of pipe connected to the boiler is copper .
25 The CID team will have a large open-plan office on the first floor and another room on the first floor can be used for major incidents .
26 This case typifies how the brief problem-solving approach can be used in clinical work , not just with attempted suicide patients , but with many other people in crisis situations .
27 Although a large drill , the PC550 ERP can be used for delicate screwdriving work if needed
28 Various kinds of basic chemical analysis can be used on ceramic objects such as pottery , brick and tile , and on metal objects .
29 A small porch at the rear can be used for other small items , although access is only from inside .
30 Television and radio can be used for educational purposes , to spread modern values and inform people .
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