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    A1
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To have a single possibility or outcome.
    There can only be one winner.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To exist or be present for a limited duration or in a limited capacity.
    I can only be there for a short time.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be required to do something minimal or to a small degree.
    You only need to be there by 8.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be limited to a specific method or condition.
    He can only be contacted by email.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To expect something to happen soon or inevitably.
    It can only be a matter of time before they find out.

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    #AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals

    22:22#AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals
    • No, I've got a strong feeling about further education, which is that I think in life you should only be doing two things ever.

      No, I've got a strong feeling about further education, which is that I think in life you should only be doing two things ever.

    • I think in life you should only be doing two things ever,

      I think in life you should only be doing two things ever,

    A2

    An Antidote to Dissatisfaction

    10:01An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
    • It can only be a piece of the puzzle, it is not the solution to the puzzle itself.

      It can only be a piece of the puzzle, it is not the solution to the puzzle itself.

    • It can only be a piece of the puzzle.

      It can only be a piece of the puzzle.

    B1

    This Is How Huawei Shocked America With a Smartphone

    07:57This Is How Huawei Shocked America With a Smartphone
    • But the Kirin 9000S chip found in the Mate 60 Pro demonstrated that it may only be 4 or 5 years behind the world's most advanced technology.

      But the Kirin 9000S chip found in the Mate 60 Pro demonstrated that it may only be 4 or 5 years behind the world's most advanced technology.

    • demonstrated that it may only be four or five years behind

      demonstrated that it may only be four or five years behind

    B1

    How China’s ‘Firewater’ Became the World’s Most Valuable Liquor Brand | WSJ The Economics Of

    08:09How China’s ‘Firewater’ Became the World’s Most Valuable Liquor Brand | WSJ The Economics Of
    • Much like champagne has to come from France and bourbon from the US, the liquor can only be made in this village in Guizhou.

      Much like champagne has to come from France and bourbon from the US, the liquor can only be made in this village in Guizhou.

    • the liquor can only be made in this village in Guizhou.

      the liquor can only be made in this village in Guizhou.

    B1

    Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33

    14:03Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33
    • but he believed that it could only be overthrown through violent revolution by the working classes.

      but he believed that it could only be overthrown through violent revolution by the working classes.

    • but he believed that it could only be overthrown

      but he believed that it could only be overthrown

    B1

    How these buildings made Turkey-Syria’s earthquake so deadly

    06:16How these buildings made Turkey-Syria’s earthquake so deadly
    • And many buildings in Turkey were built too well before 1999, which meant those buildings could only be strengthened retroactively.

      And many buildings in Turkey were built too well before 1999, which meant those buildings could only be strengthened retroactively.

    • could only be strengthened retroactively.

      could only be strengthened retroactively.

    B2

    5 Defensive Driving Strategies To Be A Safer, Smarter Driver

    09:245 Defensive Driving Strategies To Be A Safer, Smarter Driver
    • Yes, they will, but if they're cutting in, they're going faster than you, and they will only be there for a couple of seconds and then you can reclaim your space.

      Yes, they will, but if they're cutting in, they're going faster than you, and they will only be there for a couple of seconds and then you can reclaim your space.

    • and they will only be there for a couple of seconds

      and they will only be there for a couple of seconds

    B1

    How To Eradicate One Of Our Deadliest Enemies – Gene Drive & Malaria

    07:04How To Eradicate One Of Our Deadliest Enemies – Gene Drive & Malaria
    • The edits would only be inherited by half the offspring because most genes have two versions inside the genome as a failsafe.

      The edits would only be inherited by half the offspring because most genes have two versions inside the genome as a failsafe.

    • And this might only be the first step.

      And this might only be the first step.

    B1

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • And they said, Morgan, at the end of the day, remember, there can only be one.

      And they said, Morgan, at the end of the day, remember, there can only be one.

    • And they said, Morgan, at the end of the day, remember, there can only be one.

      And they said, Morgan, at the end of the day, remember, there can only be one.

    B1

    BOX SET: English In A Minute 7 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!

    10:19BOX SET: English In A Minute 7 – TEN English lessons in 10 minutes!
    • However, 'during' is different because it can only be used with a noun phrase.

      However, 'during' is different because it can only be used with a noun phrase.

    • However, "during" is different because it can only be used with a noun phrase.

      However, "during" is different because it can only be used with a noun phrase.

    A2