Example sentences of "this [vb mod] only be [art] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 Alternatively this may only be a change in the precious metal brought about by necessity , and silver coinage may have continued the earlier function of the gold coinage , as bullion .
2 Dickinson argues for a change in the organisation of the industry as chronologically earlier pairs show less variation than later examples ; this may only be a change in ability and need not relate to changes in the medium used to make models .
3 This may only be a curiosity of Cowdery 's Down , for , on other contemporary settlements , pits and other deep features contained numerous seeds and animal bones .
4 But this may only be a reality for those who are adaptable in what they are prepared to consider and where they are willing to go to do it .
5 Ninety may be a good age but who knows for the horse the IRA could n't kill this could only be the start of the search for pastures new .
6 By Gascon custom , observed in 1254 by Henry III and in 1306 by Edward I , this could only be the king-duke 's eldest son .
7 I am sure this would only be a minority but it is always the minority that spoil it for the majority .
8 But this would only be a story , and would not ring true .
9 This would only be the case if the latter entitled the individual to look to the government for the provision of certain welfare benefits .
10 Clearly this would only be the case if the company was perceived as an entity distinct from its shareholders so that it followed that the company and not the shareholders would be liable for any debts .
11 However , this will only be a problem for those rare people who consume no animal products whatsoever .
12 But this will only be the case if the debt continues to be remembered as an unrequited obligation by both parties to the transaction .
13 It would appear that an obligation of confidence may arise in relation to information which is overheard but it seems that this will only be the case where the recipient has used surreptitious means to put himself in a position to overhear the information .
14 Often this will only be the recovery of an insurance excess where the accident was caused by the third party .
15 Judging by her performance so far this can only be a matter of time .
16 Again , this can only be an agreement to sell and the contract will fail if the contingency fails to occur within the stipulated time , or if there is none within a reasonable time ( compare the sale of a chance or spes ) .
17 Greenpeace say that this can only be the tip of the iceberg , as far more arrives clandestinely .
18 This can only be the web of Textrix denticulata , a small and prettily marked relative of the large house spider , which makes sheet webs in houses and outhouses .
19 During the lexicographic stage this can only be the result of the creation of a new entry .
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