Example sentences of "only [vb base] [to-vb] at the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | - Elizabeth Rex , chairman of the Harwich Conservative Association ‘ You only have to look at the way we have annoyed the Establishment and the professions to gauge the success of our populist policies . ’ |
| 2 | You only have to look at the press and television to see how impatient many in our society are . |
| 3 | Murder mysteries are something of a British tradition — you only have to look at the popularity of thriller novels and TV ‘ whodunits ? ’ , for example . |
| 4 | He added : ‘ You only have to look at the figures for fire deaths in hotels to see this is not a problem . |
| 5 | We only have to look at the interest being shown , especially in public sector institutions , in recruiting their students from a wide social background . |
| 6 | You only have to look at the balance sheet its treasurer John Lister will present to its annual meeting in December , a million pounds sitting on reserve . |
| 7 | You only have to look at the unemployment amongst married women who would like to be teachers . |
| 8 | You only have to look at the number of visitors going to places such as Nepal er to see the increase there , to see how important this connection be . |
| 9 | ‘ You only have to look at the number of players with top clubs in the present squad — Arsenal 's Steve Morrow is another example — and it 's obvious there 's hope for the future . |
| 10 | If anyone wants to judge the competence of government in industry they only have to look at the results of our nationalised companies as a guide . |
| 11 | If you want an illustration of that you only have to look at the words of President Reagan . |
| 12 | Inevitably there will be much improved functionality , and more features — you only have to look at the difference between DOS 4.01 and DOS 5 to see that . |
| 13 | You only have to look at the restaurants that are popular now — bistros , even the workman 's cafe . ’ |
| 14 | Whether Hastings is invited to take on the role of Scottish captain is for the future , but he acknowledges the good fortune he has enjoyed in playing under such inspiring leadership : ‘ You only need to look at the names of players who have captained Scotland to be aware of the tremendous honour it represents . |