Example sentences of "only [to-vb] [prep] [pron] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He paused only to smooth down his unruly black hair and tuck his vest into his pants before groping his way down the long dark corridor to the kitchen door . |
| 2 | You have only to look at your own publication of June 1991 to find racist comments related to the attractiveness of watersports to black people from the Chairman of the Transvaal Canoe Union . |
| 3 | If , at times in an ordinary reproductive life , I am moved not only to look after my own progeny but those of my sister as well , then I clearly increase my fitness above that due solely to selfish interests . |
| 4 | As swiftly as she could she dropped the dress over her head and wriggled into it — only to emerge from its temporary darkness to see Luke Hunter 's eyes upon her , and a look of mocking appreciation on his face . |
| 5 | Addicted only to love for their fellow man , these needle guerillas know that all life is precious |