Example sentences of "[modal v] be useful for [verb] " in BNC.

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1 The αβ T-cell-deficient mice should be useful for analysing the in vivo functions of γ T cells .
2 Beside the TNM classification system additional variables , such as biological staging for the intrinsic malignant potential of the tumours , might be useful for determining long term survival .
3 Black holes might be useful for getting rid of garbage or even some of one 's friends .
4 A single man might be useful for attacking the marauders that Winnie feared , but then he might expect his washing and ironing to be done , and his socks darned , and Winnie was beginning to feel rather too old for such mothering .
5 Long-inbred populations might be useful for assessing the effects of new mutations .
6 I figured it might be useful for gaining access . ’
7 Also , the test may be useful for monitoring the effects of antibiotics on the gastrointestinal bacteria .
8 Whilst most writers resort to some form of categorization of responses , there is a general emphasis , underlined by Kaelin , that , whilst such structuring may be useful for learning or communication , its value is transitory and it should be readily discarded in favour of the unity of the aesthetic experience itself .
9 Other viral vectors have features that may be useful for delivering genes in particular circumstances .
10 VMAP reports will give an indication of response/turnaround times for certain transactions , and these may be useful for showing trends which highlight potential problems .
11 Such operations may be useful for timetabling , classroom allocation and for making examination arrangements .
12 The workshops would n't generate too much traffic and the proximity to Temple Meads station and the rail network would be useful for despatching goods .
13 Bjornsson 's approach differed from that of many earlier researchers in two important ways : first , he set out at an early stage to make his formula one which would be useful for making cross-cultural comparisons , and second , he chose not to use the statistical technique of multiple regression .
14 Accessory straps can be useful for attaching bulky items to the outside of the pack .
15 Unlike MacLink , it can be user programmed for peculiar data formats which can be useful for connecting to systems like the Amstrad PCW .
16 Craft knives can be useful for trimming pieces of pressed material if they are too large or the wrong shape .
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