use

"he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers";

"the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?";

"he put his knowledge to good use"; "patrons have their uses";

"the consumption of energy has increased steadily";

"owls have nocturnal habits"; "she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair"; "long use had hardened him to it";

"we were given the use of his boat";

"use your head!"; "we only use Spanish at home"; "I can't use this tool"; "Apply a magnetic field here"; "This thinking was applied to many projects"; "How do you utilize this tool?"; "I apply this rule to get good results"; "use the plastic bags to store the food"; "He doesn't know how to use a computer";

"She uses drugs rarely";

"The legislature expended its time on school questions";

"apply a principle"; "practice a religion"; "use care when going down the stairs"; "use your common sense"; "practice non-violent resistance";

"She used to call her mother every week but now she calls only occasionally"; "I used to get sick when I ate in that dining hall"; "They used to vacation in the Bahamas"; "she used to be his best friend and now they are enemies";