Example sentences of "only [be] [vb pp] for the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | With the verbal arts I think it can only be done for the moment by writing about nature . |
| 2 | There is a vigorous defence of Coleman by Mayer : ‘ The energies of Coleman 's mind were more exclusively devoted to anything bearing upon the horse : and no wonder , for the College , constructed as it was and is , can only be adapted for the reception of that animal . |
| 3 | Her cosmic vision prophesied that as the race evolved intercourse would only be practised for the purpose of reproduction , and then only at carefully spaced intervals under women 's direction . |
| 4 | Rather , as was pointed out in Makanjuola v. Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis , it is intended to reassure informants that their statements will only be used for the investigation of complaints and for such criminal or disciplinary proceedings as directly follow . |
| 5 | The court stated obiter that there is no reason why a section 2(2) notice should not be issued to the applicant after he had been charged , but this statement was accompanied by the clear and crucial corollary that the person who had been charged would have first to be cautioned and questions could only be put for the paragraph 16.5 purposes . |