Sentence examples for not only tried from inspiring English sources

Miller not only tried to compete with Hollywood, he succeeded.

The McCain campaign not only tried to seize the "change" mantle from Mr. Obama but the "peace" one as well.

Having expelled the pro-Persian Peisistratids, Sparta not only tried to put them back a few years later but declined to help the Ionians in 499.

Julian Sullinger recalls that Jared not only tried the move, but also used his index finger to call over an opposing defender, daring him to guard him.

They seem both ancient and futuristic, as if they've not only tried to buck the system but have moved outside of time altogether.

So has Florida, which has not only tried to restrict voter-registration drives but also limited early voting and sought to purge ineligible voters from its rolls, using a list full of errors (that effort has been suspended).

But salons are not only trying to match customers with the right gel or mousse.

"The studio shows a certain frugality," Mr. Hefner said, though Moran was not only trying to save money.

"I'm not only trying to get acclimated to playing for the Yankees, but possibly to a new role".

"That's why we not only try to provide nice apartments," Mr. Giannola said, "we tried to build something unique for our tenants".

The document suggested that the attorneys general were not only trying to fix the foreclosure process but also wanted to penalize the banks for their illegal actions.