Example sentences of "only [be] [vb pp] [adv prt] by the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The shortfall can only be made up by the sale of programmes and income from official car parks — so spectators are asked to support both . |
| 2 | Mistakes between positive and neutral fusing are critical and could be fatal , which is why it is vital that work on the electrical circuits should only be carried out by the Electricity Board or by an NICEIC ( National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting ) registered contractor . |
| 3 | As an integral part of the mediation model I have proposed , it can , of course , only be carried out by the individual teacher . |
| 4 | Using a non-brittle stone , such as jade , shaping could only be carried out by the infinitely more laborious process of grinding . |
| 5 | The Court did not say that the administrative organs had unilaterally amended the treaty ; indeed under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties amendment or modification can only be carried out by the unanimous agreement of the parties . |
| 6 | This clearly has to be remedied by repeated reminders that change can only be brought about by the counsellee 's efforts and that consequently , the only part that the counsellor can play is to help decide what is to be done , how , and when . |