Example sentences of "only [vb infin] [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I hope so , because more meetings on the order of this NIH dog and pony show can only hurt the cause of good biomedical research . |
| 2 | More meetings on the order of this … can only hurt the cause of good biomedical research . ’ |
| 3 | The Manager may only prepare the package provided that the package has not yet been submitted for approval . |
| 4 | The Approver may only prepare the package after the package has been submitted for approval . |
| 5 | The forms of written languages undergo constant evolution — as an example , we need only compare a piece of medieval script with a modern printed newspaper . |
| 6 | Dishonesty is also brought out in this scene , when the Duke expects Shylock to forgive Antonio in line 23 ‘ which is a pound of this poor merchant 's flesh , thou wilt not only loose the forfeiture , but touch with human gentleness and love , Forgive a moiety of the principal ; ’ . |
| 7 | We can only presume the allocation for the current financial year is the first element of a rapidly expanding budget over the full five years of the scheme . |
| 8 | The child must not only remedy the situation caused by his or her negligence or transgression but also ‘ overcorrect ’ it to an improved or better-than-usual state . |
| 9 | This will not only reassure the candidate you know what you are doing , which will encourage his/her cooperation , it will also keep it clear in your own mind . |
| 10 | Such infill could not only explain the mascon but could also explain why no Imbrium impact features are visible within Mare Imbrium and why the surface is fairly smooth . |
| 11 | This will not only facilitate the request but also enable consideration of continuity . |
| 12 | Clearly , there is a connection between these terms and the varying degrees of progressiveness of one 's educational philosophy , as discussed in Chapter 3 , and we suggest that clarification of these terms would not only aid the implementation of specific curriculum innovations but also help schools to clarify their broad educational position . |
| 13 | ‘ He 'll only think a weasel got it , ’ said Lydia . |
| 14 | And if the Debut looks stylish too , it can only enhance the look of your kitchen . |
| 15 | Acceptable collocational patterns and grammatical structures can only enhance the readability of individual sentences , but they do not in themselves ensure that sentences and paragraphs add up to a readable or coherent text . |
| 16 | The report makes recommendations on four areas which can only enhance the ability of schools and teachers to meet the needs of disruptive pupils . |
| 17 | ‘ The acquisition of such a high quality contemporary sculpture can only enhance the city 's reputation as a centre for modern , as well as historic , artistic and cultural works . |
| 18 | It is this popularity which has prompted the management to look at the possibility of introducing these fit bodies to the joys of tennis , by offering complimentary tennis tuition , a worthy initiative and one which can only enhance the game in the club and its surrounding area . |
| 19 | ‘ Professionals told us that these matches can only enhance the appeal of the game . |
| 20 | I also have a personal interest in seeing that the development goes ahead in a way that will only enhance the town . ’ |
| 21 | Everyone we 've approached has become convinced that the proposed development can only enhance the town . |
| 22 | The head of an agency can not typically ensure that his subordinates behave in a way that is exactly specified ; he can only design a policy to which they respond , and his perception of their response shapes the design . |
| 23 | As someone who worked in the BMC when it was at its height , and who has very long acquaintance with both protagonists , I can vouch for the veracity of Dennis 's story as told here , and can only lament the nit-picking which has continued even after its publication in this book . |
| 24 | One can only lament the fact that as Russian recording quality emerges from the Dark Ages so their orchestras are struggling to maintain standards in the face of diminishing resources and emigration of their best players . |
| 25 | This can be done expeditiously , though initially the extension will probably only cover the obtaining of any necessary transcripts and a formal opinion of counsel on the likelihood of a successful appeal . |
| 26 | Involvement of the public would not only affirm the fact that these are issues for all of us , but would also educate people as to the range and limitations of existing therapies , and involve them in the decisions to be made in the light of this . |
| 27 | Your Lord if one turns to the issues of reference , er the commercial quarters as we discussed yesterday should only make a reference if it 's necessary to do so in order to resolve the case and has the discretion whether to make a reference under article one seven , seven |
| 28 | Lois will only make a profit or loss under the second strategy when there are changes in relative prices . |
| 29 | It may sound priggish , but she says it 's unwise to go against one 's nature , its fundamental requirements , she knew that she could only make a go of it , a real go — and that was what she wanted — with some very extraordinary kind of man , and she had n't met him yet . |
| 30 | In future students will be under the control of the Education rather than the Service side , and will only make a service contribution of 20 per cent of the student 's time ( approximately 6 months of the 3 year period ) . |