Example sentences of "is only [noun sg] [that] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is only tradition that has persuaded people otherwise . |
| 2 | As yet , there is only speculation that Charles will relinquish his birthright . |
| 3 | It is only justice that the laws should be altered in their favour . |
| 4 | But I knew he might not take this view — it is only hindsight that makes you take it , and he was not old enough for hindsight . |
| 5 | Secondly , it is only right that your doctor should know , because if there is a significant change in your condition with homoeopathy , he will ascribe it to the wrong treatment if he does not know that other therapies have also been given . |
| 6 | I would like to share with you a burden for prayer as I feel it is only right that all Christians should know about anything that would deny us total freedom . |
| 7 | Reg Davis , Wimbledon 's commercial manager , added : ‘ If damage was caused , then it is only right that we should be sent a bill for the repairs . |
| 8 | Charles Donmall , in this period the secretary of the BBBC , justified the discrimination by pointing out that : ‘ It is only right that a small country such as ours should have championships restricted to boxers of white parents — otherwise we might be faced with a situation where all our British titles are held by coloured Empire boxers ’ ( quoted by Henderson , 1949 , p.340 ) . |
| 9 | It is only right that we should analyse and debate the internal workings of the trade and its infrastructure , but let us not forget who pays our wages — the consumer . |
| 10 | ‘ She summoned you here , and it is only right that you should know the reason , albeit she is too unwell to see you herself . |
| 11 | When the Government introduce complicated legislation , it is only right that people should have access to those with basic information about it . |
| 12 | It is only right that we should put forward modest proposals to ensure that there is access to interpreters . |