English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "Use" in Example Sentences
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1446085	If used intelligently, money can put to good use.	CK
1254521	It took them some time to get used to each other.	CK
317626	It was no use trying to take her to the hospital.	CK
34742	It was so cold that we lost the use of our hands.	CK
680248	Mary was using drugs, so the police arrested her.	Source_VOA
853064	She asked for my permission to use the telephone.	piksea
315945	She asked me whether she could use the telephone.	CK
315393	She used to keep a diary, but she no longer does.	CK
1126830	Some deaf people choose not to use sign language.	CK
395068	That's the computer he used to write the article.	Mouseneb
47938	The expensive machine turned out to be of no use.	CM
43986	The little boy is used to talking with grown-ups.	CM
1895898	The one who uses this toothbrush isn't my mother.	CM
273206	The river is no longer as clean as it used to be.	CK
51351	The salesman demonstrated how to use the machine.	CM
682121	The woman suspected that her son was using drugs.	Source_VOA
63666	There used to be a big cherry tree in the garden.	CK
54541	They might pay me more if I could use a computer.	CM
2955674	Tom and I used to visit each other every weekend.	CK
3023894	Tom didn't like it when Mary used his toothbrush.	CK
2537597	Tom didn't think he's ever get used to Thai food.	CK
262940	We aren't used to being spoken to by a foreigner.	CK
2896453	You are allowed to use the hotel's swimming pool.	migl
35207	You can use margarine as a substitute for butter.	CK
73984	"Can I use your dictionary?" "Yes, here you are."	CK
915810	Anything you say can and will be used against you.	papabear
804362	As more paper money came into use, the value fell.	Source_VOA
34289	Brian intends to strictly limit the money he uses.	CM
58110	Could you tell me how to use this washing machine?	CK
1654288	Do you think I can use my cellphone in the shower?	Spamster
272190	Do you think we are better off than we used to be?	CK
293538	He is looking at what used to be my father's desk.	CK
280182	He used a headache as an excuse for leaving early.	CK
254884	I am not used to being spoken to in that rude way.	CM
2258756	I don't know whether this'll be of any use to you.	_undertoad
256492	I used to drop in at the bookstore on my way home.	CK
2712548	I'm not as interested in politics as I used to be.	CK
3142843	I'm not used to having people question my loyalty.	CK
3142842	I'm not used to having people question my methods.	CK
3046899	I'm slowly getting used to the humid climate here.	patgfisher
2537554	I'm sure I have something here that you could use.	CK
50448	It is no use pretending you know nothing about it.	CK
1254534	It took them some time to get used to one another.	Eldad
1096398	It'll take some time to get used to wearing a wig.	CK
251515	My brother soon got used to living alone in Tokyo.	CK
239588	People are more educated now than they used to be.	CK
701193	Recreational drug use inspires many urban legends.	papabear
28319	The knife we used to cut the bread with was sharp.	CK
47348	The mayor appropriated city money for his own use.	CK
46208	The place just doesn't look as good as it used to.	CK