'utilise' is a completely correct and usable word in written English. It is a synonym for 'utilize' which is more common in American English, and can be used to mean 'make use of' in any context where you would refer to making use of something. For example, "The company utilised its resources to create a new product.".
The fossil fuel industry continues to utilise the revolving lobby door where high ranking government officials and politicians step out from years navigating the inner workings of government to land jobs as advocates and lobbyists.
"NGOs can provide the training around small-scale fly rearing practices," says Lewis. "This will help farmers to better utilise waste for the benefit of animal rearing".
The challenge is how you utilise it and make sense of it".
Park spokeswoman Sharon Parker said: "We are committed to determining the cause of this tragic accident and will utilise every resource throughout this process.
On paper, Duchamp invented a "transformer designed to utilise wasted energies", among them exhaled tobacco smoke, urine and excrement, ejaculation and tears.
| Carla Kweifio-Okai Volunteering overseas provides an opportunity for passionate individuals to utilise their skill sets in order to contribute to sustainable development around the world.
Oliver Harrison has turned Fielding from a one-dimensional hitter into a well rounded boxer, but his protege will also have to utilise a stoic defence as Smith carries power, especially from his left hook.
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