Example sentences of "only be [vb pp] [adv] by " in BNC.
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| 1 | In the 15 subjects in whom antral and upper intestinal recordings were not available , the relation to phase 3 of the migrating motor complex could only be determined indirectly by the temporal relation of non-deglutitive pressure waves in the oesophageal body with the non-deglutitive plastic contractions of the lower oesophageal sphincter ( this represented the sphincteric component of phase 3 of the migrating motor complex that occurred during the 10- 15 minute period preceding phase 3 in the antrum or proximal jejunum , as shown previously by others . ) |
| 2 | There seemed only one way for the Druids to prevent their imminent destruction , and that was to ensure that the army never came within reach of them ; this could only be achieved either by strong enough resistance in the mountains of north-west Wales or by a serious insurrection deep within the Province . |
| 3 | As circular plasmids seem unable to replicate autonomously in P. anserina ( 18 ) , transformation can only be achieved either by self replication of linear molecules or by integration in chromosomal DNA . |
| 4 | It can only be realised fully by involving able people and delegating power and responsibility to them in ways which allow the whole organisation to take responsibility for outcomes and for future action . |
| 5 | This would not only reduce its political significance but it would allow for yearly increases ( though broadcasters have been quick to point out that the general rate of inflation is below the industry 's rate and so an increase would still leave a shortfall which can only be made up by savings ) . |
| 6 | The shortfall can only be made up by the sale of programmes and income from official car parks — so spectators are asked to support both . |
| 7 | A greater burden was placed on the rates which could only be met either by cuts in services or increases in rate demands . |
| 8 | The tool can only be turned on by pushing a lock-off switch on the rear handle with the thumb , whilst depressing the two triggers on the front and rear handles . |
| 9 | At its most conventional , the use of word pairs is a substitute for creative poetic activity , whereas the parallelism of greater precision is a subtle relationship between or among the lines of poetry that can only be designed in by a relatively sophisticated artist . |
| 10 | Similarly , repairs and maintenance should only be carried out by a specialist mastic asphalt contractor . |
| 11 | Mistakes between positive and neutral fusing are critical and could be fatal , which is why it is vital that work on the electrical circuits should only be carried out by the Electricity Board or by an NICEIC ( National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting ) registered contractor . |
| 12 | There are also certain transactions , such as the alteration of the company 's articles of association , which may only be carried out by resolution of the shareholders . |
| 13 | This should only be carried out by a professional repairer as special equipment and experience in dealing with severely warped necks is required . |
| 14 | As an integral part of the mediation model I have proposed , it can , of course , only be carried out by the individual teacher . |
| 15 | Using a non-brittle stone , such as jade , shaping could only be carried out by the infinitely more laborious process of grinding . |
| 16 | The Court did not say that the administrative organs had unilaterally amended the treaty ; indeed under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties amendment or modification can only be carried out by the unanimous agreement of the parties . |
| 17 | So long as ‘ blind-alley ’ openings … are not absolutely illegal … the choice of them can only be discouraged generally by bringing them [ boys ] into direct competition with better openings at a general exchange . ’ |
| 18 | It can only be dried out by diffusing it slowly through the tube walls . |
| 19 | The balance between the intensity of smoothing and loss of detail can only be worked out by trial and error ; the effect of the 7 x 5 moving average filter on the visual appearance of Figure 5.17(a) is sufficient to produce a more usable product which reveals the location and shape of the offshore sandbanks and the disposition of the suspended sediment plumes from the rivers discharging into The Wash . |
| 20 | Artistic director Michael Barnes revealed today that the Opera House , devastated by a terrorist bomb in May , will only be refurbished partially by the re-opening date . |
| 21 | Multimedia , like any technological advance , can only be driven forward by commercial success . |
| 22 | The Scots say they can only be driven away by holding up an open Bible in their face . |
| 23 | To continue with Gregory 's example , his radio might emit a whine so high-pitched that it is undetectable to the human ear and can only be picked up by special test equipment . |
| 24 | ‘ Look , Maud , ’ pleaded Mildred , ‘ I know it 's hard for you to believe me , but that frog in the pond really is a magician and he can only be changed back by another magician . |
| 25 | But in order to be understood it needs to be seen within its original context of faith in one God who can only be spoken about by using metaphorical language . |
| 26 | However , these can only be taken up by larger farmers with access to credit , with a lower vulnerability to the risk that the innovations imply , and with the economic and local political power to assemble all the necessary physical inputs together in time . |
| 27 | A change in this situation can only be brought about by a change in attitude throughout the profession . |
| 28 | Obviously , the hoped-for benefits such as reduced waiting lists can only be brought about by an absolute increase in available services or by a transfer of resources from other services . |
| 29 | This clearly has to be remedied by repeated reminders that change can only be brought about by the counsellee 's efforts and that consequently , the only part that the counsellor can play is to help decide what is to be done , how , and when . |
| 30 | Such a transfer could and would only be brought about by a bourgeois-democratic revolution . |