Example sentences of "it only [verb] a [adv] [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | I was n't so sure I was going to throw up now , but that same irresponsible , destructive part of my brain-just a few neurons probably , but I suppose there are a few in every brain and it only takes a very small hooligan element to give the rest a bad name — kept thinking about those fried eggs and bacon on the cold plate , and each time I almost heaved . |
2 | It only wants a measly thousand pounds , alright ? |
3 | Erm , I mean I think if we 're wishing to analyse the application , I I think we must consider what it does n't do for the village , and I think there are a number of aspects that have to be considered , erm , first of all as a village , and I 've heard in this very Parish Council that the reputed view made that there is a need for small village accommodation , this development certainly does not provide that , we 've also expressed a view that it would be nice to retain the existing bungalow , because that is small village accommodation , and although it only has a very limited history , again it would be nice to retain it as an integral part of the village . |
4 | With such a tool it only needs a little extra pressure to severely weaken the main trace line . |
5 | It only needs a slightly increased tempo to be the great national anthem our country maybe does n't deserve , but will surely grow into when we have cast off childish things and grasped the thistle of independence . |