Example sentences of "[pron] can only [verb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Anyone who considers such trivial questions as humour or literary merit is clearly living in a previous century and I can only refer them to the motto of the Punch accountancy department , which is : ‘ If they can read , we do n't want 'em . ’ |
| 2 | I can only explain my reluctance , honestly , to the fact that up to now I was n't ready — the views expressed might be too ‘ militant ’ , lesbian-orientated and ‘ anarchist ’ for the type of feminism I was espousing . |
| 3 | James responded by supporting the role of the merchandisers , of whom he said , ‘ I do not think they are changing the LA image — I can only think they are enhancing it by ensuring the best level of stock service to the shops . ’ |
| 4 | She said of the IRA : ‘ I can only think they are a dumping ground for psychotics and maniacs . |
| 5 | She said of the IRA : ‘ I can only think they are a dumping ground for psychotics and maniacs . |
| 6 | ‘ I can only think it 's down to our Gabbichi cardigans , ’ he laughs . |
| 7 | ‘ I do n't know why I 've been dropped but I can only think it 's something to do with my run-ins with those high-profile managers . |
| 8 | ‘ I can only think she decided she could not marry Fabien after all , but could not bear to tell him so either . |
| 9 | Here again , because positive proof is not available , I can only offer you my own theories for your consideration . |
| 10 | Nick dances his very own furious fandango in a suit from Hell 's own tailors , and if a steaming set littered with ‘ Jack The Ripper ’ , ‘ The Good Son ’ and ‘ The Mercy Seat ’ is n't your cup of tea I can only offer my sincerest condolences . |
| 11 | The report does make it clear that perhaps sake the weak case at the moment foresee Bungay bypass , but the matter is not concluded yet , we are continuing to work on it and its justification hopefully as recommendation make there , but we do seem to have made little affect of this particular press release , I can only offer my apologies Chairman . |
| 12 | I can only relieve them by this . ’ |
| 13 | HAVING just struggled through a copy of the Maastricht Treaty I can only scratch my head that anyone would wish to sign it . |
| 14 | After watching MOTD I can only assume we need to buy more players called Gary … |
| 15 | ‘ I can only assume they were intoxicated by the flood of enthusiasm from central government , and thought they could do anything , even build power stations in the sand , ’ he says . |
| 16 | ‘ I can only assume they either think he 'll be too busy with other matters or that he 'll be stirring up trouble . |
| 17 | I can only assume he was under enormous strain |
| 18 | I can only assume she tried once too often to enter the nest , as the female died during the night . |
| 19 | ‘ I can only assume there was a problem on the day , ’ says the spokesman , of Guildford 's difficulties . |
| 20 | Even so , I understand he negotiated a substantial increase : an initiative on which I can only congratulate him . |
| 21 | But I can only retrieve her lips , those lightly ribbed , juicy lips , studded and patterned in close-up like a mulberry or a raspberry , their almost leathery texture if you were to brush them with your fingertips or tongue tip ( that snaky little organ equipped with ideas of its own ) . |
| 22 | ‘ I can only assure you that I did not break into your house with any harmful intent . |
| 23 | I can only assure you that it does help , sometimes . |
| 24 | ‘ I can only assure you that you have the wrong person , Mr Wyatt ; there are many models , and more than a few work in the Midlands , and several must have other business interests . |
| 25 | I can only presume he means the cir-culation in his big toe after osculatory manipulation by his lover . |
| 26 | ‘ The compositions are always so bad I can only face them if I do so right away . ’ |
| 27 | The genie comes out and goes you , I can only grant you one wish , think carefully . |
| 28 | I can only suppose she gets them from her father . ’ |
| 29 | And I can only feed your gladsome earth |
| 30 | I can only admire her courage . |