Example sentences of "this [noun] [pron] can only [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This has often been criticised because we are told that in drawing an analogy we normally know ‘ both sides ’ that we are comparing ( eg ‘ does n't he look like a horse ? ’ , where we can look at both and judge ) , whereas in this case we can only look at one side , the object that we are comparing with God . |
| 2 | In this chapter we can only suggest some of the factors which ought to be considered in beginning to think of answers to them . |
| 3 | What my father felt about this conjunction I can only guess . |
| 4 | If you follow the guidelines given in this book it can only help and certainly will not harm . |
| 5 | If your parent receives this allowance it can only continue for up to four weeks after admission to a National Health Service hospital ( unless he or she is a private patient ) . |
| 6 | At this stage I can only say that , as the statutory procedures are being correctly followed in all respects , a public inquiry would not be appropriate . |