Example sentences of "[noun] only [vb base] [prep] a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although these activities only relate to a fraction of the total number of UK library authorities , it may be hoped that they foreshadow a revival of interest in an essential and much neglected component of the book provision process . |
| 2 | The beautiful blooms only last for a day or two , but there 's a continuous succession from spring to autumn . |
| 3 | Much heralded , the comics renaissance of the last five years has worn its For Mature Readers Only label like a badge of honour and serious intent . |
| 4 | As the blades only meet at a single point when cutting , they retain their sharpness for a lifetime of use . |
| 5 | ‘ These people deliberately target places where people only go for a bit of entertainment . |
| 6 | The answer is probably yes , provided there were concessionary tax rates for the retired and proper facilities for their leisure and recreation ; for surely these people only go to a foreign land for these reasons ? |
| 7 | ‘ Things went through smoothly , ’ he says , ‘ But now the terms have changed and payments only continue for a year . ’ |
| 8 | It is important to note that such courses only last for a MAXIMUM DURATION OF 12 MONTHS . |
| 9 | Thus it could be argued that children only psychologize as a last resort when they do not have ready access to information about plausible causal mechanisms . |
| 10 | But , even if the records only stand for a couple of weeks , Kapil wants two Indians on top at the same time . |
| 11 | But he added : ‘ Islamic laws only apply in a just society — not one where society itself is the culprit . |