Example sentences of "only [prep] [noun sg] [noun pl] [coord] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 That makes it difficult not only for Opposition Members but for hon. Members on the Government Benches to discuss matters properly .
2 The courts of Charlemagne and Louis the Pious had constituted major centres of demand not only for peasant surpluses but for items of conspicuous consumption purveyed via emporia like Dorestad and Quentovic .
3 Nevertheless , its greatest threat comes not only from coal imports but from the Labour party .
4 In Iraq , Mitsubishi was active not only in petroleum dealings but in construction contracting , while in Iran , Mitsui 's interest in crude oil acquisition was complemented by involvement in the joint Iranian-Japanese petrochemical scheme at Bandar Khomeini .
5 In recounting his early lessons on the farm Mervyn Cater illustrates what a high standard of craftsmanship meant , not only in horse matters but in general work on the farm : and what kudos and local reputation the highest standard gave to the horseman .
6 But such broad surveys necessarily include a wide range of parasites , which differ not only in transmission routes but in many other aspects of their natural history .
7 This rule applies not only to exclusion clauses but to any clause which is particularly onerous or unusual and unlikely to be known to the other party , Interfoto Picture Library v. Stiletto Visual Programmes ( 1988 C.A. ) .
8 The interface was applicable not only to robot arms but to buggies and those interested in making ‘ high-tech ’ versions of Victorian ‘ automata ’ or animated models .
9 There were wolf whistles when I was a young woman over 50 years ago , not only on building sites but on street corners .
10 The creation of a more positive and co-operative attitude by all involved , based on an appreciation of the legitimate areas of parental and professional responsibility and competence , has proved beneficial not only at assessment panels but in the total life of the school .
11 It can also examine timetables to ensure that bus companies operate not only at peak times but at midday or at other times when people wish to travel to doctors , hospitals or services that may be situated in the centres of population in cities and towns .
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