Ought
Use
Use noun - The act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose.
Both words in one sentence
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The other simply calls out what sort of ammunition her mecha-wolf ought to use in a given situation.
Source: Calling Your Attacks -
The reference to a "British accent" ought to rule out the UK - no UK native would ever use the term since there are so many different British accents.
Source: Literature / Keys to the Kingdom -
Cut Lex Luthor a Check: At the end of the film, Godfrey tells a humbled Cornelia that she ought to put her high spirits to better use.
Source: Film / My Man Godfrey
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