Example sentences of "[to-vb] only [art] [det] [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | An individual GP probably gets to see only a few cases of Meningitis in his career . |
| 2 | The Germans had no illusions about the military effectiveness of their principal ally , and at first they agreed to accept only a few divisions of the Alpini , the specialist mountain troops who could hold their own with any in Europe . |
| 3 | All too often , a ‘ best of all time show-stopper ’ is difficult to find only a few years after its introduction , superseded by yet another new name . |
| 4 | Space allows me to discuss only a few aspects of the curriculum in any detail . |
| 5 | I 'd expected to last only a few minutes before my first ducking but the gentle wind was perfect for getting used to the moves . |
| 6 | Heinrich and Martha walked through this world , which was fated to last only a few years before the spell was broken , like a prince and princess . |
| 7 | At first his visit was intended to last only a few days . |
| 8 | The rain will gradually die down from the west , to leave only a few showers in the south-east by the end of the day . |
| 9 | It would be far preferable to use only a few words — a brief poem where every word is potent : |
| 10 | However , when looking for particular explicit solutions it is necessary to consider only a few terms . |
| 11 | KATAHDIN : Unplaced behind Triomphe Modest over 6 furlongs at Nottingham on Tuesday , but this colt was not given a punishing race when running on very well to finish only a few lengths off the winner . |
| 12 | Catholic women are active in the life and mission of the Church in full-time pastoral work , in liturgical roles and ministries , with catechetical and theological responsibilities , in leadership in pastoral councils , to name only a few areas . |
| 13 | If the child is certain to live only a few days , the dilemma is tough indeed . |
| 14 | I had planned to stay only a few days in the Bahamas . |
| 15 | Owing to the small size of St Peter 's Church/Newtown Register Office it is possible to ask only a few guests to the service . |