Example sentences of "can only [be] [prep] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Most importantly , though , we have increased our knowledge and spread it more widely and this can only be of benefit for the future .
2 Both Astrid and Thomas agree that the collaborative nature of the joint venture can only be of benefit to all the participants .
3 Joan has worked very hard and conscientiously during her term of office but she feels that a fresh look at the job through a new treasurer in 1987 can only be of benefit to the Society .
4 As well as involving our audiences more , it may also help to attract new members which can only be of benefit to the Society let's hope it will be a regular event .
5 The English landscape is of a richly diverse nature and an understanding of the complex early factors which influenced the creation of its individual regions can only be of value in helping to ensure the preservation of its essential character .
6 A further question that arises ( and that might be perceived on the face of this problem ) is whether dismissal by the Crown can only be for misbehaviour in office or whether it can be for an offence not related to judicial office or affecting judicial ability .
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