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Discover LudwigThe phrase "it only was" is not standard in written English and may sound awkward or incorrect
It could be used in a very specific context, but it is generally better to avoid it. Example: "It only was a matter of time before the truth came out."
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Mr. Muñoz, a senior Dallas animal-cruelty officer, said it only was a "medium-sized" ring.
Then he looked at me and said viciously: "And maybe we should also take a look into your shorts?" At least it only was a threat.
(The universe type he actually was referring to was a universe that expanded and contracted, but this idea would also work in our universe, even if it only was going to have but one expansion).
He said that it only was "an effective use of contemporary television technology" to present CBS News' message and that in his opinion "the content was enhanced by the form". "I thought it (the show) was sensational...
As it only was found in Nile tilapia and red tilapia, the sex-determining locus on LG22 may have a later origination than the sex-determining loci on LG1 and LG3.
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Ah, if it only were so simple.
Gates: Has it only been four years?
Has it only been three weeks?
If it only were that easy.
It not only was wrong morally.
Not only was it Presidential.
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