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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This process essentially discharges the battery without allowing the electrons to be put to use.
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
That's a good thing, but only if those resources are put to use.
—Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
Pumpkins are easy to put to use once the fall season arrives.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
It's been put to use in the field by the US Armed Forces, Forest Service, and Department of Fish and Game.
—New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
That's a good thing, but only if those resources are put to use.
—Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
Pumpkins are easy to put to use once the fall season arrives.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
It's been put to use in the field by the US Armed Forces, Forest Service, and Department of Fish and Game.
—New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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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 5 Feb. 2025.
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