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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But after an exterior renovation courtesy of Whole Foods, whose store practically engulfs it, the Coignet building might finally be put to use again.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 14 May 2025
The development helps to lift the country out of poverty and, over time, opens it to U.S. exports of a crop that Malawi can’t currently put to good use.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
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As mining environments are not the most friendly for human activity, AI systems can be put to good use keeping mines safe and well operated.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
With summer right around the corner, this could seriously be put to good use.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 14 May 2025
The development helps to lift the country out of poverty and, over time, opens it to U.S. exports of a crop that Malawi can’t currently put to good use.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Using AI to Assist with Mining Safety & Management
As mining environments are not the most friendly for human activity, AI systems can be put to good use keeping mines safe and well operated.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
With summer right around the corner, this could seriously be put to good use.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025
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 22 May. 2025.
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