Example sentences of "[pers pn] [modal v] [verb] so only [subord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She will do so only if Mr Major resigns . |
| 2 | In the light of the above , it is clear that two matrices having the same modal matrix do not necessarily permute ; they will do so only if their spectral matrices permute . |
| 3 | The treaty provides for the possibility that member states will wish to adopt a single currency later this decade , but they can do so only if they meet strict convergence conditions — conditions for which the British Government have pressed from the outset . |
| 4 | If Norman Lamont keeps the job of Chancellor ( and he might do so only because of the shortlist of alternative candidates is embarrassingly short ) he may decide to delay the next cut in interest rates for long enough to convince the markets that he is serious about wanting to move sterling into narrow bands in the European exchange rate mechanism at its middle rate of Dm2.95 . |
| 5 | It will do so only if it frustrates the contract ( i.e. renders it impossible to carry it out — see Chapter 4 ) . |
| 6 | I hope that that will evolve in the fullness of time , but it will do so only when the electrification programme is extended to all parts of the country . |
| 7 | The poet 's claim that he will readily participate in any form of stability his lover settles on is accompanied by the qualification that he will do so only as long as ‘ this wearied ghost ’ dwells in him . |
| 8 | Though the latter can , within limits , create reasons , it can do so only when there is a non-will-based reason why it should . |
| 9 | Section 22 empowers the Secretary of State to make an order dealing with the trade practice but he can do so only if the following requirements are fulfilled : |