Sentence examples for invited only from inspiring English sources

Iran was briefly invited, only to have its invitation revoked by Ban Ki-moon after it refused to support the terms of the Geneva Communique – a move that infuriated the Russians.

Of the 75 people invited, only 15 turned up.

Of the Arab states invited, only Syria and Lebanon stayed away.

The press tour of Xiahe was organized by Beijing authorities, which invited only selected news organizations.

He said he was not insulted that he was invited only to the ceremony.

The spokesman said W.R. Berkley invited only Mrs. Rowland and asked her to deliver a speech.

Of the six heads of Gulf States invited, only the emirs of Qatar and Kuwait are now due to attend.

Officials at the college said Mr. Doron was invited only after others with loftier credentials declined because of scheduling conflicts.