put (something) to (good) use

idiom

: to use (something) in an effective way
I'm looking forward to putting my new skills to use.
Thanks for the donation. We'll put it to good use.

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The solar system ended up being a total of 38 solar panels that would generate an extra 13 megawatts over what the home can put to use, on average 6 or 7 megawatts. Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 That advocacy prompted some candidates to begin thinking about other areas where the body's regional voice could be put to good use. Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024 The thesis is that asset should be put to use, making money. Brad Templeton, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 Raynaud said that the cash from a home equity investment agreement should be put to good use, like renovating a home or starting a small business. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for put (something) to (good) use 

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“Put (something) to (good) use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20%28something%29%20to%20%28good%29%20use. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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