Example sentences of "only meant [prep] [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ They wanted everything we had on the stand — and they were only meant to be samples . |
| 2 | They were only meant to be temporary , but humankind has barriers just like them in their own heads — permanent ones in most cases . |
| 3 | No doubt there would be disagreement as to precise figures , both in absolute and percentage terms for Soviet economic growth during this period ; and the above small selection is only meant to be indicative . |
| 4 | ‘ I really and truly only meant to be helpful . ’ |
| 5 | She almost groaned aloud at her ignorance in over-reacting in such a childish way to what , obviously , he had only meant to be an amusing conversational gambit . |
| 6 | It was no good saying in her defence that she 'd only meant to be Cara Kingsdale for an hour , because things had n't worked out that way . |
| 7 | They were only meant to be temporary , to last ten years , so it 's a bit of a laugh . |
| 8 | The list above is only meant to be indicative , and to it could be added those that are difficult to categorise because of their broad nature — loss of confidence , which could occur because of any of the above risks , but is also a risk in itself , and fraud . |