be useful

Example Sentences

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Some readers are tempted to take Social Security even earlier, at 62, and invest it in the stock market, which can be useful if those market returns are 7%-10% a year.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Lessons from Peloton’s decline could be useful for those looking at the extraordinary tech sector gains of the past six weeks.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

His father’s disappointment with his decision to pursue classics as a major—the elder Turner didn’t think that would be useful for a career in business—left a lasting imprint.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

However, some experts have told the BBC the tech isn't a substitute for the powerful data centres needed to run the toughest AI tasks, although they could be useful for less demanding work.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Dicey told him he couldn’t, he had to be useful.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt