Example sentences of "[modal v] [adv] only [be] a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Thus , whereas a horseman 's work formerly revolved almost entirely around his horses , his modern counterpart must not only be a tractor driver but a ‘ general farm worker ’ — a mechanic , a labourer and perhaps even a part-time stockman , too . |
| 2 | In some respects , today 's emphasis on women 's rights , literature and issues may not only be a drive to increase women 's standing in relation to men , but may rather be a celebration of the rediscovery of the shared communication that women have . |
| 3 | He 'll explain how one day she 'll not only be a princess — but an heiress too . |
| 4 | He might still only be a juvenile who had never flown freely on the wind but he felt he had done nothing to warrant the abuse and fury of an eagle whose name he did not even know . |
| 5 | For me to reveal the identities of those individuals would not only be a breach of confidence and trust in me but , in some cases , might jeopardize the careers of those involved or even jeopardize their safety . ’ |
| 6 | " This development would not only be a danger in itself but also help set a trend which will make it easier for other countries in the region to follow , " a Greenpeace statement said . |
| 7 | War between East and West would not only be a contest between states and power blocs , but ways of life ( ‘ classes ’ ) : more likely to be ‘ a struggle for the very existence of the two opposing world-wide systems ’ than a limited engagement . |
| 8 | LIDBA , the businessmen 's association , are determined that June 14th will not only be a day of entertainment and fun for all the family , it will be remembered as the day pedal power came into its own . |
| 9 | Victor 's death at such a young age will not only be a tragedy for his family and friends but will have a major impact on many engaged in dealing with the increasing complexities of value added tax . |
| 10 | Certainly it will not only be a gift for the elderly to receive a visit , but also we visitors will be able to benefit from the wisdom and life experience of the elderly members of the Church and society . |
| 11 | IT and e-data will not only be a source of these stories but part of the story itself . |
| 12 | ‘ Even with respect to the equality issue there will still only be a difference of degree ; the Conservatives might not want the income distribution to become far less equal than it is , and the Labour Party might not want complete equality of income distribution . ’ |