Example sentences of "use it for [v-ing] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The fisheries of the Suli islands between North Borneo and the Philippines , though not particularly rich in pearls , produced fine mother-of-pearl , a material keenly sought by the Chinese who used it for making inlays . |
| 2 | Somebody uses it for boozing sessions . ’ |
| 3 | I 've used it for carrying pens — you do n't get too many grizzlies or wolves where I live ! |
| 4 | We have used it for scouting exercises . ’ |
| 5 | Choose one about 600mm ( 2ft ) long with a metal body , and both horizontal and vertical indicators ; then you can use it for getting things plumb too . |
| 6 | See M er Martin tried to get it used as people use it for meeting rooms and things but er you see you ca n't park either can you ? |
| 7 | Collect water from gutters in a rainwater butt , and use it for watering plants outdoors ( not in greenhouse or indoors ) . |