Example sentences of "[vb pp] after only [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | After a shaky start full back Nick Pickering got himself booked after only 42 seconds for chopping down Worrall Sterling Quakers restricted Posh to three first half chances , even though the promotion chasers enjoyed most possession . |
2 | It can be seen after only one match the value of scoring tries against scoring penalties or drop-goals . |
3 | Essex demanded an investigation by Southend Council after their Rapid Cricketline 2nd XI Championship match against Hampshire at Leigh-on-Sea had to be abandoned after only five overs as the pitch was dangerous . |
4 | Scotland , which has a broader exam taken after only one year in the sixth form , keeps a higher proportion of 16-year-olds on at school — and its university courses normally last four years . |
5 | ‘ Christopher has been promoted after only one year . |
6 | ‘ Gary Shepherd , dismissed after only two minutes of our opening game at Stanton , has been suspended for 21 days … |
7 | Improved sphincter function was often achieved after only one retraining session and was associated with a significant , longlasting clinical benefit in 85% of patients treated . |