English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "Only" in Example Sentences
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39065	You have only to stand in front of the door. It will open by itself.	Swift
2955061	You're the only other person who knows the combination to this safe.	CK
954854	You're the only person I know who can probably answer this question.	CK
303696	He is a busy man, so you can only get in touch with him by telephone.	Swift
960487	I wonder whether a man could live with only two hours' sleep a night.	sacredceltic
953931	If I could only play the tuba half as well as you, I'd be very happy.	CK
1269457	It only takes about fifteen minutes to walk to the station from here.	CK
388312	Not only does she keep house, but she also works as a school teacher.	CK
271357	Questioned about his policies, the candidate gave only vague answers.	CM
625899	She is not only well known in India, but is also well known in China.	CK
42869	We will only consider placing an order if you reduce the price by 5%.	CK
2955060	You're the only one who was able to escape from the burning building.	CK
276727	Armed only with a short sword, he drove off all five of his attackers.	CK
292071	He thinks that only very well trained actors can be really successful.	CK
266398	His English is not bad, seeing that he has studied for only two years.	CM
19725	I hurried to the station only to find that the train had already left.	CK
246962	If only she had known I was in Tokyo, she would have come to visit me.	CK
3185495	If only you had stayed with us, you wouldn't have gotten into trouble.	CK
48167	The old cottage had only one bed, so we all took turns sleeping in it.	CK
2263415	"I've only had two boyfriends." "Oh, I have two boyfriends right now."	Hybrid
304942	If only they hadn't done that, I might have been able to get somewhere.	CK
52824	It was only yesterday that John told me about his plan to go to Europe.	CK
1573984	My intervention on your behalf is the only reason you still have a job.	corvard
244538	Not only were there strong winds yesterday, but also it rained heavily.	CK
242075	Now I understand that my mother was only trying to be polite in public.	CM
1069585	The only thing that really matters is whether or not you did your best.	CK
3104566	Who would have thought back then that Tom had only seven years to live?	Hybrid
47207	You have only to read this article to see how serious the accident was.	CM
954851	You're the only person I know that never complains about the food here.	CK
240109	If you had come only two minutes earlier, you could have caught the bus.	CK
847220	The only way to handle him is to let him think he is having his own way.	Source_Benedict_1921
1093170	Tom only takes painkillers when he just can't stand the pain any longer.	CK
954569	What really surprised me most was that I was the only one who got fired.	CK
898484	I thought you were only angry with me and not with the rest of my family.	CK
3205281	I'm pretty sure Tom is the only one who can tell us what we need to know.	CK
953935	If only you had helped me yesterday, the problem would have been avoided.	CK
3150690	In a recession, people usually only buy what they really need, like food.	CK
2957222	Tom is probably the only one around here who knows how to play the cello.	CK
954850	You're the only person I know that likes getting up early in the morning.	CK
64426	Your letter reached me only today, having been delayed by the heavy snow.	CK
385771	Different people believe in different things, but there is only one truth.	CK
290593	He hurried to the house only to be disappointed to find that it was empty.	CM
322664	The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.	CM
954855	You're the only person I know who doesn't knock before entering my office.	CK
1933292	I got only a C on the spelling test today because I forgot to study for it.	CK
811368	I know he will only continue disappointing me, but I can't help loving him.	darinmex
1096443	I would prefer to only hire people to translate into their native language.	CK
68147	Our meeting like that is probably the kind of thing that only happens once.	CK
57047	This book is not only more instructive but more interesting than that book.	CM
2957469	Tom locked the door so only him and others with keys can get into the room.	CK