Example sentences of "and was only [verb] from " in BNC.
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| 1 | We allmost fainted with fright and was only stayed from the same fate by the hand of his Lordship , who handed the keeper the dove ( fake ) the keeper shut its hand and with a gurgling noise vanished with a clang of its lid , and all went pitch . |
| 2 | But Cardiff continued to threaten , Hill being tackled into the corner flag after good work by Hall and Wintle , who shortly afterwards was released by Moore on the short side and was only prevented from scoring by Stephens 's fine cover tackle . |
| 3 | But Cardiff continued to threaten , Hill being tackled into the corner flag after good work by Hall and Wintle , who shortly afterwards was released by Moore on the short side and was only prevented from scoring by Stephens 's fine cover tackle . |
| 4 | Barclays bought Martins , and was only prevented from merging with Lloyds by the Monopolies and Mergers Commission . |
| 5 | Professor Donaldson was so irate at my letter in the Times , which he considered to reflect upon English architects in general , that he proposed moving the Institute to reverse the recommendation of their council to award to me the annual Royal Gold Medal of the Institute , and was only dissuaded from attempting to inflict that gratuitous dishonour upon me by strong remonstrances . |