Example sentences of "can be used [prep] great " in BNC.

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1 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 .
2 Terrain can be used to great effect by the course designer .
3 As well as the more common paper and vinyl wallcoverings , there is a range of more unusual materials that can be used to great decorative effect on walls .
4 Film strips and slides can be used to great effect .
5 Subtle wash effects can be used to great effect on iced backgrounds , where different coloured fondants would be too strong .
6 Indeed , if there is a zero eigenvalue , it appears in the first transformation , i.e. in B. It follows that shifting ( see 2.7.4 ) can be used with great advantage to accelerate convergence .
7 Where space is very limited and there is insufficient room to accommodate a waterfall or fountain satisfactorily , ‘ masks ’ and gargoyles can be used with great effect .
8 The fan is an oriental accessory that can be used with great style and elegance when incorporated into one of the many kung fu forms .
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