Example sentences of "but i 've only [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ But I 've only been down to the banister to pick up my coat . ’ |
| 2 | People in my trade are supposed to be able to help , but I 've only been able to come up with the old platitude : ‘ Do n't buy a £500 car from a dealer because you 'll only get £100 worth of vehicle — the rest will be profit . ’ |
| 3 | ‘ I have n't seen either of them but I 've only been back a little while , ’ replied Melissa . |
| 4 | But I 've only been there one day — half a day , really , since I took a good bit of time off this afternoon to talk to you . |
| 5 | ‘ I do n't dislike it , but I 've only been out with Charles about three times … ’ |
| 6 | They think I 'm reconciled , but I 've only been biding my time for a chance like this one you 've brought me now . |