Example sentences of "be [vb pp] only [prep] the first " in BNC.
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| 1 | Actually there are many stars with proper names , but in general these are used only for the first 30 or so , plus a few fainter stars of special interest — such as Polaris , Mizar in the Great Bear , and the variable star Mira , in Cetus , the Whale . |
| 2 | Although the obligation to provide instruction about maintenance is to be limited only to the first occupier , it is likely that subsequent purchasers will require the information to be passed on every time the property is sold . |
| 3 | The bill , the most draconian to have been passed by any state , prohibited abortion in cases other than to save a woman 's life or in cases of rape ( if reported within five days ) or incest , where abortion would be permitted only in the first 13 weeks . |
| 4 | Now the white painted bookcases which reached to the ceiling were filled only on the first two shelves with incongruous modern volumes with used-looking dust-covers . |
| 5 | It happened that , for whatever reason , the charge was signed only by the first appellant , whereas both of them were entitled to the freehold . |