turn to account
Example Sentences
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Another influence which Germany strives to turn to account is the recent movement represented by the Uni�n Ibero-Americana, which seeks to draw together Spain and the Spanish-American republics.
From South America and the War by Kirkpatrick, F. A. (Frederick Alexander)
Attempts have been made to turn to account the gold existing in North Wales and Cornwall.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 by Various
The love of life prevailed, and in the hope of gaining time which he might turn to account in effecting his escape, he promised to make revelations of consequence to the state.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. by Various
I haven’t been living in Auburnvale all these years with my eyes shut, and I’ve got an idea or two that I’m going to turn to account.
From Vistas of New York by Matthews, Brander
But they inspired nothing that I could turn to account in my lady's album; nothing that could serve to introduce the compliment always expected in the last stanza.
From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza
