Example sentences of "but only [to-vb] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If ivy starts to grow up the trunk of a tree with attractive bark , it may be worth removing the ivy , but only to preserve the appearance of the tree , not its state of health . |
| 2 | A number of methods for initiating embryonic fibroblast culture are described in the literature ( e.g. 21 ) and it is not proposed to review them here but only to mention the introduction of BrdU and subsequent harvest of the cells ( Table 8 ) . |
| 3 | Similarly , Ibrahim al-Sanusi had no power to collect compensation from all Zuwaya , but only to represent the tribe at peace-makings . |
| 4 | A Dalton double take THE North-East 's first women MP was Ruth Dalton , elected in Bishop Auckland in 1929 but only to keep the seat warm for her old feller . |
| 5 | Shortly afterwards Maureen arrived , but only to check the family was safe . |