Example sentences of "only [noun] [vb past] [verb] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Nenna felt that she could have made a better hand at answering Louise if only Edward had taken the trouble to return her purse . |
| 2 | Both cases were clearly bedevilled by the combination of conspiracy and related substantive charges , although of the two only Novac had reached the Court of Appeal when the Practice Direction was issued . |
| 3 | Only Ratners failed to join the party , falling ½p to 16½p . |
| 4 | FIDE was scheduled to make a decision yesterday , when only Manchester had made a suitable offer . |
| 5 | Only Mark seemed to have an inkling of this strain ; but he ( thank heaven ) did n't seem to realize that he was part of it . |
| 6 | Only John had had the courage to stay close to Jesus throughout the terrible events of Thursday night and Friday . |