Example sentences of "[noun sg] can be used to " in BNC.
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| 1 | The funnel effect can be used to ‘ narrow down ’ a response step by step , e.g. ‘ Did you choose to study statistics to improve your job prospects ? ’ is too leading a question . |
| 2 | As long as this is respected , the rigidity can be used to good purpose . |
| 3 | The psychoanalysis can be used to a limited extent , despite more collective , historical roles er , within disagreed over conflicts in people , or perhaps you say that all the time . |
| 4 | Terrain can be used to great effect by the course designer . |
| 5 | A piano can be used to good effect with the organ , provided its pitch is compatible . |
| 6 | With weights , the routine can be used to greatly increase the muscular endurance of the legs and the stomach muscles . |
| 7 | Pattern can be used to delicate effect in a bedroom . |
| 8 | Few economists , therefore , argue that monetary policy can be used to ‘ fine tune ’ the economy . |
| 9 | Show how the Exclusive Or operation can be used to ( a ) clear a word , ( b ) interchange two words without using an intermediate location , and ( c ) add two binary numbers ( And and shift may be used in this last part , but not of course any arithmetic operations ) . |
| 10 | However , this is no excuse for inaction , for a number of systems have been described which are of considerable assistance ; for example , the Telford system which relies largely on professional judgement can be used to good effect ( 1 ) . |
| 11 | Wind power can be used to great effect in Third World countries and outlying areas to pump water , to drive diesel engines and to store electricity in batteries . |
| 12 | I believe , however , that conscious ( or even unconscious ) sexual attraction between worker and client can be used to further therapy . |