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make use of

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  1. Utilize, use, as in I hope readers will make use of this dictionary. This expression dates from the late 1500s. Shakespeare had it in The Two Gentlemen of Verona (2:4).


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If you can make use of the $6,000 extra senior deduction for both you and your spouse, all the better.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

"Encouraging more people to make use of public transport is undoubtedly a positive step towards reducing carbon emissions so, more investment into better transport links is certainly needed," she said.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Since the start of the AI boom, data companies have said that they can help businesses make use of AI by providing the data context that the technology needs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

In short, “there’s a series of tool installs, fab process nodes, and prototypes to deliver that make use of those process nodes,” Lanting said.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

“I was sent to meet a train that’s due in. I thought I would make use of the valuable time and perhaps reunite some precious items with their owners.”

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

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