Example sentences of "and [modal v] only [vb infin] [pron] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | You know , probably , that Malduin would n't have anything to do with the fortifications in Fife and the Lothians , and would only release his land-workers when under a direct order from my lord your husband . ’ |
| 2 | ‘ She prefers not to give her name , and will only discuss her business with you personally . ’ |
| 3 | I am grateful , and can only show my gratitude by giving them the text to criticise under more agreeable conditions . |
| 4 | If the casual worker can not make himself available for the full length of time requested , he is unlikely to be offered the assignment , although exceptions will be made if the organisation is facing a tight labour market and can only cover its manpower requirements by bringing in " part-timers " . |
| 5 | ‘ It makes sense to pool resources and can only increase our opportunities of winning a share of the work , ’ Roddy MacIver says . |