Example sentences of "it [modal v] be used for [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It may be used for printing or processing information on a large number of records on the file ( where there is a high hit rate ) , but is inappropriate where the required hit rate in a run is low ( say , less than 6% ) . |
| 2 | They were sheep who had decided that this was no time to waste energy panicking when it could be used for galloping away as fast as possible . |
| 3 | It can be used for stocking stitch , tuck stitch or jacquard . |
| 4 | It can be used for setting out plants , sowing large seeds individually and planting bulbs . |
| 5 | It can be used for mending or bonding metals , china , glass and wood . |
| 6 | Nevertheless , it can be used for sexing and the mouse amnion is a favourable source of nuclei ( 19 ) . |
| 7 | So we 'll look at its casting off function first and then see how it can be used for linking . |
| 8 | It can be used for carry colour in washes even further . |
| 9 | At the worst it can be used for making a cold frame or compost bin . |
| 10 | It can be used for seaming garments . |