Example sentences of "it [modal v] not only " in BNC.
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| 1 | If some biological constraint can rule out , or make unrealistic , some normative practice or institution , then knowledge of it may not only encourage us to decline that practice if it is suggested , but may also contribute an explanation of why human communities do not in general display that practice or institution . |
| 2 | ‘ It should not only be retained but given the go-ahead for further development , involving new advanced PWRs to replace the aging Magnoxes . |
| 3 | It must not only drop its concern for style and ethos but also for parish boundaries . |
| 4 | If a scheme for Northern Ireland is to have a real chance of success , it must not only enjoy the support of a majority — it must enjoy also the acquiescence of most of the rest , a vivid illustration of the need for an adequate social foundation for any constitutional structure which is to enjoy even a modicum of success . |
| 5 | The internalist would claim that for the causal clause to turn justified true belief into knowledge , it must not only be true but be believed by a to be true . |
| 6 | It could not only prove dangerous to expatriates inadvertently breaking local laws but could damage a company 's reputation and its business dealings . |
| 7 | It would not only delay the pleasure , but increase the intensity of it . |
| 8 | IF England could hold their own against Pakistan , it would not only be a great achievement , but one which would make all the difference to their chances of regaining the Ashes from Australia in 1993 . |
| 9 | The cost of this project to the town has been £20,698 and Mr. Downham hoped that it would not only give much enjoyment , but would be treated with respect by all , so that it can be enjoyed for many years . |
| 10 | ONCE UPON a time , the government of Norway promised that it would not only protect the wolf as an endangered species , but even maintain a breeding population of the beast . |
| 11 | I certainly have no objection to your publishing my name and address in the next issue of CONTACT and would hope that it would not only motivate people already over here in North America to get in touch with one another but also those at present studying in Salford who might have an interest in working here after graduation . |
| 12 | Lastly , the United Kingdom argued that , if any national of a member state could establish himself in another member state and , without more , exercise the same right to fish as that enjoyed by the nationals of that latter member state , it would not only be the quota system which would be undermined . |
| 13 | Does my right hon. Friend agree that if the Labour party implemented even a fraction of the spending priorities that it has been spreading around over the past year or two , to the tune of £30 billion or £40 billion extra expenditure , it would not only have to face the problem of raising taxation , but would have to resort to massive borrowing , which would increase interest rates and greatly damage the economy ? |
| 14 | In drawing up his list of inhabitants of Corfe Castle in 1794 , the compiler justified his efforts by claiming that it would not only help the overseers keep in touch with actual and potential needs , but would " enable the magistrates to form an opinion on the propriety of applications for parochial relief on the one hand , and of the refusal of it by the parish officers on the other " . |
| 15 | But if anything , the rate may already be too high , bringing with it the danger that it will not only remove excess demand , but push the economy into recession . |
| 16 | It will not only knock us around on the slightest whim ; but because of its size as a mature horse , it may become dangerous for us and others to handle . |
| 17 | Once a young killer has attacked one individual with this wing pattern , it will not only avoid other members of that species but also members of other species that look superficially like it . |
| 18 | ‘ By sending love for hatred you will so neutralise it that it will not only have no effect upon you , but will not be able even to reach you . ’ |
| 19 | We are working hard to solve the problem and if we succeed it will not only be good for Arsenal , but will work for the betterment of England , too . |
| 20 | The individual who becomes a tax exile and wishes to make a thorough job of it will not only cease to be UK resident ; he or she will wish to lose a UK domicile of origin . |
| 21 | It will not only be an excellent source of information for those outside the grounds but also in the locality for our near neighbours . ’ |
| 22 | This is even more of a problem : it will not only damage the perspective of the learner but it will also effectively bar him from experience of the full language , since the native users will be unwilling to use it in his presence . |
| 23 | The Diamond Steel is made from nickel , electronically fused with diamonds , and it will not only sharpen your knives but straighten out uneven edges as well . |
| 24 | It will not only include the functional constraints listed above , but will use the product control facility in order to ensure that changes maintain the integrity of the design . |
| 25 | Does he realise that if he will not act on the problem , it will not only produce a tide of human misery , but will bring to a clattering end any hope of economic recovery ? |
| 26 | No , it will not only be me . |
| 27 | Certainly it will not only be a gift for the elderly to receive a visit , but also we visitors will be able to benefit from the wisdom and life experience of the elderly members of the Church and society . |
| 28 | I also , er , we are also putting in for your community computing scheme , erm , realising that it will not only , if we get it , increase our own expertise and make us more efficient , which heaven knows , all organisations need to be , but will also be ab enable us to give advice to all the organisations we represent , and thus have an enormous ripple effect . |
| 29 | It can not only focus a desire for action , but is also satisfyingly accurate in its local ‘ fine-tuning ’ . |