Example sentences of "it [not/n't] only [vb -s] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The basic problem with budgetary reform is that it not only requires administrative reform , but also strong political support . |
| 2 | To the Labour party , they are untidy matters , which is why it not only opposes these changes but laughs when they are mentioned . |
| 3 | the English working class … can never do anything decisive here in England until it separates its policy with regard to Ireland in the most definite way from the policy of the ruling class , until it not only makes common cause with the Irish , but actually takes the initiative in dissolving the Union established in 1801 , and replacing it by a federal relationship . |
| 4 | The UPS has another advantage ; it not only provides clean power , it is uninterruptible power , as the name of the device implies . |
| 5 | It not only has unique species , but unique families and even a unique order . |
| 6 | It not only puts another nail in socialism 's coffin , but deprives him of a peerage . |
| 7 | This state of affairs is an example of discrimination against the needs of older people ; it not only causes great suffering but unnecessary economic costs . |