Example sentences of "and can only [be] [vb pp] [subord] " in BNC.

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1 Sometimes they may spread to involve the terminal urethra , and can only be seen if the urethral meatus is parted .
2 These activities are essential to the maintenance of high quality medical services and can only be sustained if there is a large throughput of patients .
3 This cover is not available on its own and can only be granted when cover for Sudden and Unforeseen Damage/Accidental Damage also applies .
4 In calling for an ‘ unprecedented management ’ initiative to offset the effects of reduced staffing levels , Derek Dean did not mince words : ‘ It is not an over statement to say that a crisis is imminent and can only be averted if action is taken by all concerned as a matter of extreme urgency . ’
5 It is not an overstatement to say that a crisis is imminent and can only be averted if action is taken by all concerned as a matter of extreme urgency .
6 The technique is of limited value and can only be used when the polymer has an end group amenable to analysis .
7 It may be that a product or process is protected by a patent and can only be produced if a firm purchases the patent right or enters a licensing agreement .
8 The chest has three different padlocks and can only be opened when all three keyholders , the vicar and the two hospital wardens , are present .
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