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only those with
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "only those with" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is often used to indicate that something is limited to a specific group or subset of people. For example: "Only those with a valid government-issued ID will be allowed entry into the building."
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Similar Expressions
60 human-written examples
While older Americans are overwhelmingly in favor of trophies for winners only, those 18-24 participationipatrophiesphies -- albeit by a narrow 51-49 margin.
News & Media
Administration officials stressed that only those last two items, which are longer-term projects, hinge on an end to Russian nuclear sales to Iran.
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Only those 5082 genes with a variance across all 118 samples above 0.2 were included.
Science
Importantly these results are based on an analysis of only those 8,125 orthologous genes whose mRNA abundances were assayed in both species.
Science
We conducted a complete case analysis and analyzed only those 1,101 respondents who reported being employed either full or part time.
Science
Only those 4333 GO terms with at least 3 and at most 300 distinct (non-IEA) gene associations were included for this study.
Science
Similar correlations were observed (> 0.79, p < 0.0001) when the analyses included only those 18 80 years of age and when stratified by sex.
To compare these rates with those recorded in the GPRD, we used only those (1057) patients who were coded as being diagnosed with ovarian cancer between 1 June 2002 and 31 December 2006.
Science
Eliminating them increases the power of our analysis and thus we kept for further study only those 2463 genes in this set that displayed variations across the samples, since only these could be differentially expressed genes.
Science
However, the European consortium MA included all 1472 randomized cases as denominator when calculating metabolic acidosis rate rather than only those 1436 in which cord blood gas data were available.
As recombination affects the tests for positive selection, the final positive selection analysis was performed using only those 3,046 genes that showed no evidence for recombination; FDR correction for this final positive selection analysis was thus performed with 3,046 genes.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "only those with", ensure the qualifying characteristic is clearly defined to avoid ambiguity. For instance, "Only those with valid tickets can enter" leaves no room for misinterpretation.
Common error
Avoid using "only those" without specifying what characteristic they possess. Saying "Only those are allowed" is unclear; specify the condition, such as "Only those with reservations are allowed".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "only those with" functions as a restrictive modifier, limiting a set based on a specific attribute. It's used to specify who or what is included or allowed in a particular situation.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "only those with" is a grammatically correct phrase used to specify a subset of individuals based on a particular attribute. While Ludwig provides limited direct examples, it’s a valid and clear way to set conditions or requirements. The phrase is appropriate across various contexts, maintaining a neutral formality. Keep in mind to provide the required context for your sentence.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
solely individuals with
Replaces "only those" with "solely individuals", emphasizing exclusivity.
exclusively people who have
Uses "exclusively people who have" to highlight the limited access based on possession.
just the individuals possessing
Substitutes "only those" with "just the individuals", indicating a specific group holding something.
merely the ones that include
Employs "merely the ones that include" to narrow down to items containing a quality.
specifically people carrying
Replaces "only those" with "specifically people carrying", referring to something being physically held or represented.
particularly individuals owning
Uses "particularly individuals owning" to highlight ownership as the limiting factor.
uniquely persons characterized by
Substitutes "only those" with "uniquely persons characterized by", focusing on defining qualities.
restricted to individuals holding
Employs "restricted to individuals holding" to emphasize limitations and a state of possession.
limited to those that feature
Replaces "only those" with "limited to those that feature", stressing the importance of featuring something.
confined to people including
Uses "confined to people including" to indicate a restricted group with specific members.
FAQs
How can I use "only those with" in a sentence?
Use "only those with" to specify a condition that limits a group, like "Only those with a driver's license can operate this vehicle."
What's an alternative to saying "only those with"?
You can use alternatives like "solely individuals with", "exclusively people who have", or "just the individuals possessing", depending on the context.
Is it grammatically correct to say "only those with"?
Yes, "only those with" is grammatically correct and is commonly used to specify a subset of people or things based on a certain condition or attribute.
What's the difference between "only those with" and "all those with"?
"Only those with" restricts access or permission to a specific group, whereas "all those with" includes everyone who meets a certain criterion, implying inclusivity rather than restriction.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
3.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested