Sentence examples for performance only to from inspiring English sources

I tried to visit it after the Henze performance, only to discover that the entire square has been closed while the city builds a new underground garage.

Mr. James closed his eyes, emotionally transported, throughout his performance — only to be informed that a technical snag would necessitate another.

The goal was a blow for an Ipswich side who must have been well pleased with their first half performance only to find themselves pegged back right on half-time.

The story encapsulates the buried but intense ambition that took a shy young girl, now aged 16, this week to a world record and Olympic gold medal with one stunning performance – only to land her at the heart of an international controversy.

Dadaists, futurists and other avant-garde artists dedicated themselves to breaking down the barriers between painting, literature and performance only to see their paintings shipped off to art museums while the manifestos and other writings that explained them went to libraries.

It would suck to give a passionate performance only to have some hack voice actor dubbed over your lines, don't you think?

She uses trouble in her performances only to show that she can fuck it up.

I just don't agree that people come to public performances only to commune together; they were looking for clues on how to cope.

PayPerPost previously announced the acquisition of Performancing only to back out of the deal a week later.

Ryan Dempster was the winning pitcher, extending his scoreless innings streak to 22, but his performance only served to highlight the Cubs' — and Epstein's — long-term plans.

However, the decline in performance only serves to highlight ITV's reliance on the franchise and make the broadcaster's search for new entertainment formats that can deliver big ratings more urgent.