Sentence examples for was the only from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "was the only" is correct and usable in written English.
It is used to indicate that something was the sole or only thing that was the case. For example, "The alarm clock was the only sound in the room."

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I was the only woman.

The New York Times

That was the only goal".

The New York Times

It was the only exit".

Independent

That was the only thing".

The New York Times

Operatic was the only word.

Independent

It was the only sight.

The New York Times

It was the only way".

The New Yorker

"That was the only line".

The New Yorker

I was the only Westerner.

The New York Times

That was the only flaw".

The New York Times

"This was the only one.

The New York Times

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