You never knew when such information could be used to secure a piece of future business.

It is being used as the model for the new strategy to secure Baghdad.

In times of war they can also be used as a combat force to secure rear areas if needed.

A whole web of extra cables had been used to secure them.

Now they would be used to secure the clay tiles.

The money was used to secure someone in his stead.

Lead was used to secure the joints between each pipe section.

What type of restraint will you use to secure your pet?

A small fitting used to secure the control lines of the rig.

For example, since 2005, cooperative shares may be used to secure bank loans.