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Meanings of only if in English

Never except when.

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Examples for "only"
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However, second normal form is only one of many possible normal forms.
High performance mysql, 2nd edition
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The good news, however, is that this is only one possible future.
The Guardian
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However, the judges said conditions would be met in only rare cases.
The Guardian
4
Police support groups, however, say the officers were only maintaining public order.
Reuters
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State authorities say they only became aware of the problem in 2000.
Reuters
1
The state changes in size and function only when society wills it.
The Irish Times
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This is good, but only when seen from a very great distance.
Reuters
3
The product-specific terms are used only when referring to the products themselves.
Backup & recovery
4
It's only when you get asked the question at a press conference.
The Guardian
5
Serious expansion follows only when Kerry is firmly entrenched in the market.
The Irish Times
Usage of only if in English
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Security officers can come and help travellers, but only if absolutely necessary.
The South African
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Right, however, only if they were still working on the same side.
Shutter Island
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But only if we choose the future not the past, Osborne said.
The Guardian
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We will return only if international protection is in place, he said.
Reuters
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You'll need one only if you want to venture outside the city.
The Guardian
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EU rules permit such a scheme only if the bank is solvent.
Reuters
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That is trying to tell us: only if we admit our mistakes...'
Melnitz
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The rosters will be subject to change only if an athlete withdraws.
Climbing Magazine
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Some leading banks were already agreeable, but only if others signed up.
Reuters
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However, I would recommend this only if you are proficient at canoeing.
Survive!: essential skills and tactics to get you out of anywher...
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Target a VTi-L only if you really want leather and panoramic roof.
News.com.au
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I'll look forward to going back there, but only if we win.
The Guardian
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This is another drastic step that should be performed only if necessary!
Backup & recovery
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Some larger projects may benefit, but only if they are well underway.
News.com.au
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Do it yourself only if you really know what you are doing.
The Guardian
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Being suspended, the sentence becomes applicable only if the decree is disobeyed.
A Canticle For Leibowitz