Example sentences of "only [prep] [be] [vb pp] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | After breaking into two local homes and hi-jacking the occupants ' cars the IRA launched their attack on the apparently vulnerable target only to be ambushed themselves by the SAS . |
| 2 | The original conception of the public corporation was that it had only to be given its ‘ marching orders ’ by the political authority and could then be left to pursue the ‘ national interest ’ as management saw fit ( SCNI 1968 : 34 ) . |
| 3 | Some participants on EA have requested that they carry on after their 12 months course finishes , only to be told they ca n't as that might be using this to avoid looking for full time employment . |
| 4 | But he had already scored both Arsenal goals — which may surprise Graham Taylor , who picked him for his England squad only to be told he 's not fit enough . |
| 5 | Foreigners in the city said they were unable to determine the seriousness of the mishap and had tried to leave only to be told there were no trains , planes or fuel for cars . |
| 6 | On June 3 , Mr Ivory went to pick Chatchai up from nursery , only to be told his wife had already collected him . |
| 7 | We still hear of black students who make telephone appointments to view property , only to be told it 's already gone when they arrive to view . |
| 8 | After a week I claimed for reimbursement from my insurance company , only to be told I was not covered ! |