turn to account
Example Sentences
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They placed themselves in the position of the German High Command, and peered into the Grand Fleet looking for a weakness, which, had they been Germans, they might turn to account in a general engagement.
From The Victory At Sea by Hendrick, Burton J.
Publishers were free to turn to account any means of conveyance that happened to be available, for the distribution of their newspapers.
From The History of the Post Office in British North America by Smith, William, Sir
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
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
My Brother, thinking it might turn to account encourag'd me, and put me on composing two occasional Ballads.
From Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes by Jorgenson, Chester E.
