Example sentences of "[vb infin] [prep] only a [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Although , in terms of volume or profitability , such discoveries can not hope to make up for the fading glory of the state 's North Slope field , daily Alaskan production might fall by only a few hundred thousand barrels over the next decade , rather than dwindling away , as some had suggested . |
| 2 | Some may bloom for only a few weeks , but their display is beautiful . |
| 3 | This interpretation was supported by the fact that a committee which might consist of only a few members could not , however honest and conscientious , assess impartially the value of its work or that of its individual members . |
| 4 | Quick action is vital , since anyone who stops breathing can usually live for only a few minutes without help . |
| 5 | The early response has not been enthusiastic , though aides insisted yesterday that for many households the new tax bills would amount to only a few dollars a month . |
| 6 | An industrial salesperson who sells into one industry may deal with only a few customers in a restricted geographical area . |