Example sentences of "[be] [adj] only that " in BNC.
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| 1 | It did occur to me that since everyone seemed to be playing a game with rules unknown to me , Robert might not be concerned only that I would be bored by myself , but he might want me to go with him for reasons of his own . |
| 2 | Lord Diplock said the court need be satisfied only that the applicant 's claim was not ‘ frivolous or vexatious ’ and that there was ‘ a serious question to be tried ’ . |
| 3 | He is concerned only that the bishop denies the existence of those gods who were regarded as being essential protectors of the Roman Empire . |
| 4 | It is certain only that they passed through Dulverton , and within a week were home once more , bringing with them ‘ many pleasant , and some of them droll enough , recollections ’ . |
| 5 | In my elevated state I was afraid only that the cop might search us and discover the Dexedrine in Dana 's pocket . |
| 6 | She was conscious only that she was now in Rome for the first time in her life . |
| 7 | Mrs Abigail , taking another couple of plates from the back of the van , was aware only that her companion was speaking ; the content of her statement did not register . |