the only men left in town were too old to bear arms
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Examples of 'the only' in a sentence
the only
The fur cloak she had brought with her from Karien was the only thing that had kept her from freezing to death.
Jennifer Fallon TREASON KEEP (2001)
No, the reports which we have drawn your attention to were the only items touching on the two deaths.
Anthony Masters CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)
Indeed the only empty seat he could see was at the front next to Ellie.
Anthony Masters CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)
All related terms of 'the only'
the one and only
The one and only can be used in front of the name of an actor , singer , or other famous person when they are being introduced on a show .
the only downside
The downside of a situation is the aspect of it which is less positive , pleasant , or useful than its other aspects.
the only problem
A problem is a situation that is unsatisfactory and causes difficulties for people.
the only game in town
the only option worth considering
not the only pebble on the beach
not the only person who is important or should be considered in a particular situation , although they may think they are
only part of the story/not the whole story
If you say that something is only part of the story or is not the whole story , you mean that the explanation or information given is not enough for a situation to be fully understood .