turn to account
Example Sentences
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There exist accordingly the political conditions of a democratic alliance which it is the business of the British Liberal to turn to account.
From Liberalism by Hobhouse, L. T. (Leonard Trelawny)
The only thing to do for Philippe was to turn to account the inimitable charm of his personality, since that was about all the equipment he seemed to have.
From Home Fires in France by Canfield, Dorothy
He tried to turn to account such experience as he had gained with Anstey, but with no better success.
From The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley by Mitford, Bertram
It shows an ability to turn to account the forces of Nature and, train them to the service of man, such as has been possessed by the laborers of no other country.
From Inventors by Hubert, Philip Gengembre
The Post Office having made book parcels profitable, may try to turn to account the conveyance of other, whether lighter or heavier, articles of trade.
From The Development of Rates of Postage An Historical and Analytical Study by Smith, A. D.
