Example sentences of "only take [art] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 They are like people at a meal who can only take a bite from each course .
2 It 'd only take a minute to get back and then all this would be over .
3 I promise you it 'll only take a minute . ’
4 It would only take a computer error or a mutiny by some of those manning the weapons to trigger a global war .
5 It 'll only take a couple of minutes — what I 've got to say . ’
6 Depending on the complexity of your operations this may only take a couple of man weeks and could be repeated at regular intervals to monitor progress .
7 I thought it would only take a couple of days to clear up , but it was to take quite a lot longer .
8 But it 'll only take a couple of days . ’
9 It would only take a couple of houses to be knocked down and they could make it into a dual carriage way .
10 ‘ It would only take a change of attitude amongst men to improve the situation out of all recognition .
11 I think he 'll probably only take a half wo n't he ?
12 If a teenager has been feeling acutely depressed for some time , then it may only take a trigger such as exams , to tip her over the edge ( suicide is the third most common cause of death among the under 25s , and the peak months are April to July ) .
13 I 'm very shy and I can only take a lot of people in small doses .
14 It is perishing in the tent , but I ca n't be bothered to dress — it will only take a moment , I tell myself .
15 It will only take a moment of your time and will help the Institute to serve the entire membership better .
16 Nicolo , please , it will only take a moment . ’
17 The 80386-80486 translator is the latest to be finished after the original Transputer implementations and Hinsley says that now they have first couple under their belts , it will only take a month or two to write each additional processor implementation .
18 The 80386–80486 translator is the latest to be finished after the original Transputer implementations and Hinsley says that now they have first couple under their belts , it will only take a month or two to write each additional processor implementation .
19 We realized that we needed a letting agent who would not only take the bookings but generally oversee the properties , plus a cleaner for the days on which they changed hands .
20 Jafaar was seeking a way in through al-Kassar to Haser and the Magharians , ostensibly to have them launder the clan 's drug profits , and , through Lasser , to explore the unholy alliance that appeared to be in the works between the Syrian and Cali cartels whereby each would not only take the other 's product but also share intelligence , smuggling routes and defensive tactics .
21 But the sexual exploitation of a child does not only take the form of vaginal penetration by the penis .
22 At the moment I can only take the family thing so far : I can talk about certain things , but then everything becomes a blank because I still feel too close to it all .
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