Example sentences of "only [vb infin] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I hope so , because more meetings on the order of this NIH dog and pony show can only hurt the cause of good biomedical research . |
| 2 | More meetings on the order of this … can only hurt the cause of good biomedical research . ’ |
| 3 | The Manager may only prepare the package provided that the package has not yet been submitted for approval . |
| 4 | The Approver may only prepare the package after the package has been submitted for approval . |
| 5 | You need only compare the scores after 25 overs to see what went wrong for the Scots , Bellville being 91 for three and Scotland 54 for three . |
| 6 | Dishonesty is also brought out in this scene , when the Duke expects Shylock to forgive Antonio in line 23 ‘ which is a pound of this poor merchant 's flesh , thou wilt not only loose the forfeiture , but touch with human gentleness and love , Forgive a moiety of the principal ; ’ . |
| 7 | We can only presume the allocation for the current financial year is the first element of a rapidly expanding budget over the full five years of the scheme . |
| 8 | The child must not only remedy the situation caused by his or her negligence or transgression but also ‘ overcorrect ’ it to an improved or better-than-usual state . |
| 9 | Of the remaining items , the charming and fastidious Bagatelles by Gerald Finzi sound refreshingly inventive in this new version , but for entertainment of a more unbridled nature , one need only sample the Horovitz or Arnold Sonatinas to appreciate the good-humoured ribaldry of this skilled playing . |
| 10 | This will not only reassure the candidate you know what you are doing , which will encourage his/her cooperation , it will also keep it clear in your own mind . |
| 11 | Such infill could not only explain the mascon but could also explain why no Imbrium impact features are visible within Mare Imbrium and why the surface is fairly smooth . |
| 12 | This will not only facilitate the request but also enable consideration of continuity . |
| 13 | Clearly , there is a connection between these terms and the varying degrees of progressiveness of one 's educational philosophy , as discussed in Chapter 3 , and we suggest that clarification of these terms would not only aid the implementation of specific curriculum innovations but also help schools to clarify their broad educational position . |
| 14 | Endorsement by IOSCO would not only enhance the IASC 's credibility but could give it the opportunity to expand its work . |
| 15 | And if the Debut looks stylish too , it can only enhance the look of your kitchen . |
| 16 | Acceptable collocational patterns and grammatical structures can only enhance the readability of individual sentences , but they do not in themselves ensure that sentences and paragraphs add up to a readable or coherent text . |
| 17 | The report makes recommendations on four areas which can only enhance the ability of schools and teachers to meet the needs of disruptive pupils . |
| 18 | ‘ The acquisition of such a high quality contemporary sculpture can only enhance the city 's reputation as a centre for modern , as well as historic , artistic and cultural works . |
| 19 | It is this popularity which has prompted the management to look at the possibility of introducing these fit bodies to the joys of tennis , by offering complimentary tennis tuition , a worthy initiative and one which can only enhance the game in the club and its surrounding area . |
| 20 | ‘ Professionals told us that these matches can only enhance the appeal of the game . |
| 21 | I also have a personal interest in seeing that the development goes ahead in a way that will only enhance the town . ’ |
| 22 | Everyone we 've approached has become convinced that the proposed development can only enhance the town . |
| 23 | As someone who worked in the BMC when it was at its height , and who has very long acquaintance with both protagonists , I can vouch for the veracity of Dennis 's story as told here , and can only lament the nit-picking which has continued even after its publication in this book . |
| 24 | One can only lament the fact that as Russian recording quality emerges from the Dark Ages so their orchestras are struggling to maintain standards in the face of diminishing resources and emigration of their best players . |
| 25 | This can be done expeditiously , though initially the extension will probably only cover the obtaining of any necessary transcripts and a formal opinion of counsel on the likelihood of a successful appeal . |
| 26 | Involvement of the public would not only affirm the fact that these are issues for all of us , but would also educate people as to the range and limitations of existing therapies , and involve them in the decisions to be made in the light of this . |
| 27 | By laying down larger areas of copper track , you will not only make the copper foil pattern better able to adhere to the board , but you will speed up the etching time also . |
| 28 | The Shell Account Card will only make the purchases you authorise — eg. fuel only ; fuel and oil ; fuel , oil , servicing and shop sales ; named drivers only ; specific vehicle registration numbers only . |
| 29 | Keep a watch on how much your daughter eats but do n't try to talk her out of dieting altogether — that 's a surefire way to set up a conflict , which will only make the problem worse . |
| 30 | Without a scientific analysis public policy-makers may only make the problem worse . |