Sentence examples for only to turn from inspiring English sources

It served only to turn villagers, who were more concerned with autonomy, against the Dutch.

They thanked him and started off, only to turn back immediately with "Where is Harlem?

This makes them feel human again, only to turn around and see the smoke and destitution.

He needed only to turn 30, the post's legally required age.

When disaster struck, he had time only to turn off the power and run.

Zaidi agreed, only to turn his attention to the two boys.

Officially, the Sultan acceded to these demands, only to turn around and repress the Armenians that much more vigorously.

"They'll vote on tough new penalties for anyone who buys guns only to turn around and sell them to criminals.

FOR much of this summer, a recovery has shimmered on the horizon only to turn out to be a mirage.

The prince rides off with each stepsister, only to turn back when he sees the shoe filling up with blood.

The secret is that songwriters commission themselves all the time, if only to turn their feelings into art.