Example sentences of "only be [verb] the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The sentence can only be assigned the right truth conditions , or alternatively be given the correct semantic representation , if the pragmatic significance of and in this sentential context ( namely the " and then " interpretation ) is taken into account before doing the semantics . |
| 2 | We 're saying that by 1995 , all UK beaches will only be reaching the bare EC legal standard in order to avoid being prosecuted . |
| 3 | I also consider ( though this may only be expressing the same conclusion in another way ) that , for the reasons given by Mr. Langley , the injunction as at present framed should be interpreted as not prohibiting compliance with the section 39 notice . |
| 4 | ‘ I do n't think so , thank you , and of course I shall only be staying the one night , ’ she said very firmly . |
| 5 | On a miles per scream basis , there are lots of competent cars at a fraction of the Bentley 's price that could go that distance before getting too strident , and a Mercedes S-class would still only be whispering the odd complaint after 1200 miles . |