Example sentences of "[conj] only [verb] for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the treatment has to be repeated because the Americans transplanted the gene into cells that only live for a few months . |
| 2 | The smoke is probably unburnt fuel If the carb is a little bit worn it will do this The Solex carb is more prone to this than the later Zenith It may also be slight oil burning which is also very common as the engine starts and only happens for a few seconds This is a ‘ feature ’ of Land Rovers and is not really cause for concern |
| 3 | In 1293 he was committed to the Tower for a second time , perhaps for misconduct in the service of Queen Eleanor , and only released for a second fine of 1,000 marks . |
| 4 | Between the wars the Salvation Army started in Kent Road , but only lasted for a few years . |
| 5 | One of the problems is the initial guarantee often looks attractive but only lasts for a short time . |