Example sentences of "[verb] [conj] only the [num ord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It happens that only the last of these verb phrases is standard English . |
| 2 | The Eastern District Leagues are nearly completed but only the first of the six divisions has been decided . |
| 3 | Note that only the first kind of relational information , i.e. that on the speaker-referent axis , imposes intrinsic limitations on the ways in which such information can be encoded — namely in referring expressions , and morphological agreements with them . |
| 4 | One hopes that only the first group will inherit the earth . |
| 5 | Three levels of assessment are envisaged , and most people think that only the last of these — a complex assessment — will be new . |
| 6 | The implication for teaching is that texts or situations should not be devised where only the next level of ‘ difficulty ’ is provided , since these are not necessary . |
| 7 | So far from being something which was realized ( where it has been realized ) when universal suffrage was finally achieved , that very substantial and important achievement might reasonably be regarded as only the first step on the road to the creation of a fully democratic society . |
| 8 | But while the absence of additional tax on spirits yesterday was welcomed , it was also generally described as only the first step on a long road before Scotch and other spirits were able to operate on a level playing field against other alcoholic drinks , in particular , wine . |