Example sentences of "is not only a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In both chronic and alcoholic hepatitis there is not only a quantitative change in proliferating bile ductules , with both lewis antigens more strongly expressed , but also a qualitative change with expression of a sialylated form of the antigen that is not seen in normal ductules . |
| 2 | But for the idea to be made manifest one needs a Coriolanus who is not only a truculent fighter but also a thrillingly horrific force of nature . |
| 3 | A make-up base is not only a flattering cosmetic , it is also a protection against the cold and wind . |
| 4 | This last point was still valid two centuries later , as referred to in a report by the governor of the Varaždin district in 1737 : ‘ diese granitz nicht allein als ein antemurale contra Turcam , sed etiam contra Hungarum in casu rebellionis anzusehen ist ’ ( 'this frontier is not only a defensive outwork against the Turk , but can also be seen as protection in case of rebellion in Hungary' ) . |
| 5 | ‘ An excess in the public expenditure beyond the legitimate wants of the country is not only a pecuniary waste but a great political and above all , a great moral evil . ’ |
| 6 | SAVE believes that modern architecture and planning is producing an environment that is not only a visual disgrace — a judgment with which future generations may conceivably disagree — but is becoming an economic and ecological nonsense as well . |
| 7 | Some of the signs , such as the quantity of berries on certain trees in autumn were for long-range forecasts , while still others could tell the weather for that very hour : ( The Shamrock is folding its garments before a heavy downpour ) is not only a picturesque saying but tends also to be accurate . |
| 8 | The Western book would be a magnificent present for anyone who likes the genre because it is not only a comprehensive guide to the films and film-makers , but also to the cultural background . |
| 9 | According to Euro Disney 's senior vice president , Philippe Bourguignon , the architecture of entertainment is not only a distinct asset for the theme park , but a major contribution to the development of a new style of hotel architecture in Europe . |
| 10 | A conservatory is not only a nice , warm place where you can enjoy the view of the garden , but it can also provide savings in heating costs . |
| 11 | We believe it is not only a viable option but the only option that can lead to significant changes in our status , as recipients of services and as citizens . |
| 12 | This is not only a personal view but also that of many Christian denominations . |
| 13 | The discovery of her father 's history of abuse is not only a personal tragedy to Miss X. Resale of the family home means she has missed out financially because the house , valued at £32,500 , was purchased by her for only £14,625 after a standard 55 per cent discount was made . |
| 14 | Right : This stone tub is not only a decorative feature but is also the perfect site for plants . |
| 15 | The frequent circulation of a rapidly revised action list among members of the design team is not only a helpful source of information but a powerful stimulus towards good progress . |
| 16 | There is a danger , if this is done , that it may be forgotten that pottery is not only a fascinating subject in its own right , but that it offers vital dating evidence for the chronology of the site , and the key sherds must appear in the body of the main report , with similar critical evidence . |
| 17 | Appointment of GALs in secure accommodation applications is not only a major challenge of the Act , but is a significant change from previous practice , as it provides an opportunity for an independent investigation . |
| 18 | Hiram Powers is not only a major monograph on one of America 's most significant artists of the nineteenth century , but also a catalogue of more than 200 portraits of members of international society who found themselves in Florence from the 1840s until the 1860s . |
| 19 | The task is further complicated by the fact that the collection of regional data for the EC is not only a vast undertaking but often produces output that is of more doubtful reliability than the national counterpart . |
| 20 | The observation that a sensory system has a relatively low threshold for the form of energy which it transforms into experience is not only a pre-scientific empirical observation but also one that science could not reform — if reform were necessary — nor independently validate . |
| 21 | It is truer than ever that art is not only a metropolitan phenomenon . |
| 22 | The country has to decide whether higher education is not only a private good but a public good . |
| 23 | His book Norway , the Northern Playground ( 1903 ) is not only a great story of adventure and exploration , but also a gold-mine of information about the folklore and way of life of the Norwegians in their mountain homes . |
| 24 | In the brain of this animal , there is not only a small fixed number of cells , but there is also constancy of many other features : the connections made by each cell to others , whether each connection is excitatory or inhibitory , the neurotransmitter substances released , and whether a cell is spontaneously active or not . |
| 25 | Carrying on investment business without the appropriate authorisation , except where professionals are dealing with professionals , is not only a criminal offence but may render unenforceable any contract entered into . |
| 26 | The two most likely services to trigger a process of decline are the post office , which often acts as a multiple service facility ( Taylor and Emerson , 1981 ) , and the primary school , which is not only a central feature of the community but also a vital ingredient in retaining a young and active population ( Jones , 1980 ) . |
| 27 | Medical negligence is not only a new speciality but the nature of the work , touching as it does the breakdown of the special relationship between patients and doctors as well as the trauma of the injury itself , means that lawyers dealing with the cases must have special experience and skills in handling clients in this field . |
| 28 | At the same time , his account of society has been one of the most bitterly contested of all social theories , for it is not only a sociological theory , but also a philosophy of man and a programme for revolutionary change in society . |
| 29 | Clearly any method which can encourage greater participation and continued involvement of local people is not only a desirable educational tool , but an essential prerequisite of healthy community development . |
| 30 | This is not only a shocking waste of their talents and skills and energy , but it 's a potent weapon that 's been put in the hands of the building employers and the consequence is , of course , that they 're seeking a twelve month pay and conditions freeze in the industry . |