Example sentences of "only do it [verb] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | Not only did it give prestige and add a sense of urgency to an undertaking , it also exerted the pressure of old feudal practice upon vassals to join their lord in person . |
2 | As inspirational pronouncement rather than an operational blueprint , not only did it give expression to and authority for the idea that a fairer , juster society should be created , as the inalienable rights of man required ; but more , it asserted that thanks to machinery powered by steam it could be . |
3 | I walked inside and it was just like my granny 's sitting room Not only did it sell teddy boy clothes but there was also a fifties radiogram and fifties wallpaper . |
4 | Not only did it increase understanding of both quantitative and qualitative indicators , it also focused teachers ' attention on issues of quality in their work . |
5 | Not only did it have bundles of games and demos ( the only games I have enough money to buy ) but also pages of reviews ! |
6 | " I 'm sure they only do it to tease Lambert . |
7 | This is perhaps the strangest mammal of all , for not only does it lay eggs , but it also has a flattened bird-like bill . |
8 | The Centre 's goal is to create quality jobs for the local community — not only does it give start-ups a hassle-free environment in which to get their business going , but as they expand , they inevitably take on more staff . |
9 | Keyence turns this convention on its head : not only does it subcontract manufacturing , but it has an in-house sales team that accounts for fully half its workforce . |
10 | Not only does it increase building fabric losses , but it also increases losses through fume cupboards and open windows . |
11 | And that we actually op adopted a b a modern sensible er , reasonable attitude towards all living creatures and that we do today vote to ban fox hunting it is anachronistic as I said earlier , it is not necessary it actually causes harm , not only does it cause harm to foxes , but at least in one case , which is sufficient for me to continue my support for the ban damage to the people in my area . |
12 | It should now be clear why the daggerboard must be fully down , as not only does it provide stability , but also the pivot point about which the board turns . |
13 | POOLS includes all the English and Scottish football leagues , is easy to use and not only does it predict draws but gives you odds on each potential draw to make your selection easier . |
14 | Not only does it help children come to terms with deeply felt emotions and powerful personal experiences , it is also a means to investigate the natural world about us . |