Examples of 'only were they' in a sentence

Meaning of "only were they"

only were they: A phrase used to emphasize that a particular situation or outcome occurred solely because of a specific factor or condition, with no other contributing factors involved. It is often used to highlight the importance of the mentioned factor

How to use "only were they" in a sentence

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only were they
Not only were they searching out heretics.
On potential victims via Renfield's access, Not only were they able to get a direct bead.
Not only were they battered and bruised.
Can't because not only were they not.
Not only were they attacking the officer.
I made beets for the very first time and not only were they easy, but delicious!
Not only were they fighting for their love.
And not only were they fast.
Not only were they were different in character and appearance.
So they did and not only were they all fed, but there was lots left.
Only were they more comfortable.
Their crime, not only were they wearing make - up but they were also without veils.
Not only were they stopped but also jailed.
William, not only were they in the same hospital ;.
Not only were they treated badly in living situations but they were also beaten.

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Farking Canuck, " Not only were they lazy, but they were also very conservative, ".
Not only were they off cleaning toilets that day but they hitchhiked to work.
But not only were they all wearing the same colors.
Not only were they searching out heretics and burning them at the stake.
And not only were they blind, they were also deaf.
Not only were they interested in the stuff but they exchanged samples with each other.
Now not only were they cold, they were sore too.
Not only were they embarrassing but they became swollen and painful with each pregnancy.
Later only were they to be differentiated.
Not only were they prohibited from practicing their beliefs, they were also abused and persecuted.
Not only were they among the.
Not only were they gold merchants, they exercised a virtual monopoly of the world-system's gold trade.
And not only were they bearded, they were giants as well.
Not only were they good enough.
Not only were they protesting.
Not only were they accompanied by a.
But not only were they emotionally bound to each other they expressed their love physically.
Not only were they wrong, they were offensive.
Not only were they white-collar criminals.
Not only were they already there, they were big.
Not only were they expecting - it was twins.
Not only were they champions, they were also great men.
Not only were they restoring a hotel, they were creating a home.
Not only were they powerful, they were also very secretive.
Not only were they orphans, but they were also blind.
Not only were they unavoidable, they were incapable of favorable resolution.
Not only were they helpful, but everyone seemed to smile at me.
Not only were they theorists, but also revolutionary organizers.
Not only were they willing, but they were ready as well.
Not only were they valid statements, but they were accurate.
Not only were they disturbed, but their spirit was completely broken.
Not only were they being removed, but so were the graves of their families.
Not only were they professional, they had a great sense of humor.
Not only were they my true friends, they were also my true heroes.
Not only were they surprised by the results-they acted on them.

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