Example sentences of "only be [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | These possibilities exist because some of the meanings which human beings find in experience depend on symbols and can only be given symbolic expression . |
| 2 | To do so would not only be to abandon deep-seated conceptions of justice and desert , but to abandon the conception of ‘ guilt ’ itself . |
| 3 | There were a few diplomatic handshakes as the players left the field at the end , but it seemed a relief that an extra week lay between this Test match and the next , and it could only be hoped that work would continue behind the scenes to impress upon these cricketers , especially the more excitable ones , that the game does not deserve to be abused . |
| 4 | One member followed me around all day abusing me verbally with what can only be called dirty talk . |
| 5 | If we examine the RNAs in a long succession of test-tubes , we see what can only be called evolutionary change . |
| 6 | Sometimes you may want to reach everyone on the list , but more often you will only be using certain sections or even picking out a dozen or so specialist outlets . |
| 7 | Maybe in the future , like the Chinese , we will only be allowed one child . |
| 8 | It had to be a success — she knew she would only be allowed one failure . |
| 9 | It insists that paper can only be recycled four times before it disintegrates , and claims that if Scandinavia stopped producing primary fibre Europe would run out of paper in six months . |
| 10 | The problem was that they purported to benefit persons who at civil law could only be considered third parties . |
| 11 | It is believed that a significant number of these are repeat prescriptions , although it is now clear that these powerful drugs should only be used short term . |
| 12 | See the minister , priest or rabbi to book the big day ( register office weddings can only be booked three months in advance ) |
| 13 | The actual names will only be required 12 weeks prior to departure , after which there will be an amendment charge if there are any changes . |