Example sentences of "their [noun pl] only [subord] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The real way to protect the earth is to stop motorists from being motorists — or at least to persuade them to use their cars only when absolutely necessary . |
| 2 | And the parties could fulfil their promises only if they presented a uniform program to the electorate and achieved a cohesive majority in the House of Commons to carry through that program . |
| 3 | Many lecturers ( who are seldom trained educationalists ) do not realise the importance of this statement , and announce their topics only when they appear at the lectern . |
| 4 | Married students are therefore advised to come to Edinburgh on their own in the first instance and to send for their families only when they have secured suitable accommodation . |
| 5 | Afonso Dhlakama , Renamo 's leader , says that his fighters will give up their arms only when the camps are ready to receive them . |