Example sentences of "but [pers pn] is [adv] when " in BNC.
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| 1 | But it is only when the parent quark and radiated gluon themselves have relatively high energies that the jets from each can be clearly distinguished . |
| 2 | Material objects may become temporary substitutes for important relationships , like the mauled soft toy or ragged piece of blanket in childhood , but it is only when relationships with ‘ things ’ rather than people become an established pattern for ‘ shutting out ’ that there is cause for concern . |
| 3 | But it is only when we see conversion as a miraculous , radical and gracious act of God , that there is an adequate basis and motivation for church growth . |
| 4 | Birds , fish and invertebrates provide some fascinating instances of the use of tools , but it is only when we come to the mammals , and particularly the primates , that tool using begins to approach anything like its full potential . |
| 5 | Where there is more extensive liver damage there may be ascites , but it is only when there is massive invasion , comparable to acute fascioliasis in sheep , that death occurs . |