useful clues

collocation in English

meaningsofusefulandclue

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useful
adjective
uk
/ˈjuːs.fəl/us
/ˈjuːs.fəl/
effective; helping you to do or ...
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clue
noun[C]
uk
/kluː/us
/kluː/
a sign or some information that helps you to find the answer to a problem, question, ...
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(Definition ofusefulandcluefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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However, the bibliographies at the ends of chapters provide useful clues for interested readers, especially helpful for outsiders who do not know where to begin.
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These patterns may provide useful clues to the pathogenesis and therapy of this often fatal syndrome which is a major ongoing problem for hospitalized patients.
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In summary, optical imaging has given us useful clues to initial and run-in conditions.
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Despite its limitations, this book provides useful clues and discussion for how to proceed.
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However, it is possible to learn to emphasize useful clues; this is known as lip speaking.
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Items not specifically mentioned may provide much more useful clues.
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The module thus contains useful clues to the successful completion of the computer missions.
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When talking with a deaf person who uses speechreading, exaggerated mouthing of words is not considered to be helpful and may in fact obscure useful clues.
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In addition, by its nature as a jury centered proceeding, the summary jury trial does not give the parties any useful clues about the outcome of issues of law.
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