Example sentences of "[subord] only [to-vb] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They did it with such tenderness that I gained new strength from their friendship , suddenly seeing the value in continuing , if only to deepen that shared bond . |
| 2 | But would n't it be great to see an Olympic comeback for cricket , if only to honour those Olympians of long ago , the Devon & Somerset County Wanderers ? |
| 3 | It is important to ensure that only current partners appear as lessees/trustees of partnership premises , if only to avoid any possibility that a retired partner who has not been duly replaced on the title could be regarded as still being held out as a member of the firm . |
| 4 | I would be happy to recommend this new Haitink disc , if only to hear that last movement , which features a quite miraculous synthesis of creative inspiration , interpretative insight and spellbinding BPO playing . |
| 5 | It was essential to work with the Communists , if only to share some of these advantages . |
| 6 | Some would say it would have been worth it if only to gain some insight into the arcane workings of SCOTVEC . |