1.   Besides, literature has always been used to advance personal agendas.

2.   But the Pentagon denied any deployment of U.S. helicopters, which would likely be used to advance American ground forces.

3.   One side of the stick is flat, and this is the only side that can be used to advance the ball or attempt to score.

4.   But the fight against terrorism should not be used to advance narrow national interests, Tang said.

5.   He has generally tolerated a free press, but the state-run media is used to advance his agendas and political parties are banned from holding public rallies.