Example sentences of "it is only [adj] that " in BNC.
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| 1 | In order to maintain this circadian rhythm it is only necessary that one protocerebral lobe and the ipsilateral medulla externa and lobula should be in nervous connection with the thorax . |
| 2 | It is only necessary that as a result of the transfer of assets income becomes payable to a person who is domiciled or resident outside the United Kingdom . |
| 3 | Ultimately the individual receiving the service is the one whose wishes must be respected but , where that person depends on a relative for day-to-day care , it is only reasonable that the relative should be as fully involved as possible in decisions and become a full participating partner in the professional team , contributing to treatment and care plans . |
| 4 | To know that I , as a person , am thoroughly good , intelligent and desirable , and that being so it is only logical that I should love myself passionately and unconditionally is quite a leap . |
| 5 | Since all babies inherit their mother 's antibodies , it is only logical that if a mother has positive antibodies to HIV , then her baby will be born with them too . |
| 6 | The suggestion made there is that it is only equitable that the jurisdiction can not be exercised against a creditor unless the same conditions are applicable to him at the time he receives the payment as are applicable to jurisdiction over the debtor . |
| 7 | The figure of Moses , the key figure for Freud in Judaism , seemed to preoccupy him in these last years of his life , and it is only understandable that people see Freud as still wrestling with his own father in this intellectual activity . |
| 8 | Anyhow , it is only natural that an angler specialising in better quality fish should want to know exactly what they weigh . |
| 9 | Round ‘ chutes have all but disappeared , except for supply drops and emergencies in the big world outside bearland , so it is only natural that the popular Parafoil should emerge as a fauna canopy . |
| 10 | It is only natural that you may begin to worry about possible infertility if conception does not occur immediately . |
| 11 | Campbell argues that ‘ for many , the object of law is to control force ’ , and that it is only natural that a political movement seeking to control the ultimate force should turn to law . |
| 12 | As being ourselves becomes more important than looking flashy , it is only natural that relaxed , comfortable clothing should emerge once more from the wardrobe . |
| 13 | It is only natural that his pace has slowed and perhaps that gazelle-like mind , which was such an influence on the young George Best , may have dulled , but if I had eleven Dave Doyles in my side then we would make the Guinness Book Of Records and cause referees and opponents utter confusion . |
| 14 | It is only natural that when we get back to power this cynical measure from the Lord Chancellor will be abolished . |
| 15 | It is only natural that the player relishes the idea of playing for them . |
| 16 | Therefore rather than using ‘ he or she ’ , it is only fair that ‘ she ’ should be used . |
| 17 | If you think it should be on my conscience that I take advantage of her ignorance , then it is only fair that I should tell you she has , in the past , been unfaithful to me . ’ |
| 18 | It is only fair that tourism should not , like ivy , choke the Alps , since if the ‘ product ’ is not looked after it may slip well past its ‘ sell-by date ’ . |
| 19 | ‘ It is only fair that I take the criticism . |
| 20 | It is only sensible that the person for whom the candidate will be working ( and who therefore probably knows best what is needed ) , should be involved in the selection . |
| 21 | It is only important that we choose to make our departure into meaning and new life . |