Example sentences of "[modal v] be [verb] only [subord] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Walsingham and Knighton also attempted to blame Wyclif and the Lollards for propagating revolt , but this must be seen only as scaremongering by the established order in the Church , attempting to tar the socially conservative academic heretic with the brush of revolution . |
| 2 | In this situation , a tax-free payment of up to £30,000 could be achieved only if paid ex gratia and in circumstances not amounting to the receipt of relevant benefits under an unapproved retirement benefits scheme ( see Inland Revenue Statement of Practice 13/91 ) . |
| 3 | Congress would remain free to re-order its priorities , but the overall balance of the budget could be altered only if approved by two-thirds of both houses of Congress , other than in time of war , when the measure could be waived by a simple majority . |
| 4 | The only modification offered by Law in response to the outcry from Unionist free-traders was that food taxes would be imposed only if requested by the Dominions ; after his talks with Borden , there was no doubt about this anyway . |
| 5 | We have yet to reach the position where sufficient students appreciate the import of underlying theory and this is why the geomorphologist reaches for his soil augur once theory is mentioned ( Chorley , 1978 ) and perhaps the situation will be resolved only when training in physical geography demands greater familiarity with scientific and mathematical methods and notation . |
| 6 | However , any final decision on holding an inquiry for the compulsory purchase order can be made only if planning consent for the scheme is given . |
| 7 | 1982 No. 1676 ) ) regulating the practice on appeal to the Judicial Committee , an appeal from the Court of Appeal of New Zealand can be entertained only if leave to appeal has been granted by that court or if special leave has been granted by Her Majesty in Council . |