Example sentences of "[noun] it [vb mod] only [be] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Due to its sheer weight it can only be used at the Centre by special permission of the Department of Transport . |
| 2 | Owing to its high alkaline requirement it should only be grown with those plants with the same preference . |
| 3 | In the UK it will only be used under the law according to the 1967 Abortion Act , so no one will be able to get it over the counter at the chemist 's , nor will it be prescribed by GPs . |
| 4 | Once it crosses the centre-line it can only be used immediately as a back fist . |
| 5 | The procedure is often of great value , but it 's suggested that for two reasons it should only be used in urgent cases — both out of consideration for Land Registry staff , and to avoid the possibility of their being swamped by too many such applications , resulting in delay , which would defeat the whole purpose of the operation . |
| 6 | The same reasoning does not apply where the money is sent by a stranger , in which case it can only be accepted on the terms upon which it is sent . |
| 7 | Astonishingly , the fish is considered a delicacy in Japan where it is known as ‘ fugu ’ ; but because of its toxicity it can only be prepared by licensed chefs . |