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How to use only then in a sentence

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All staff effected by expiration of contract would be personally spoken to by the general or senior manager and only then confirmed in writing.
It is only then that the union of the physical and the metaphysical becomes complete, and the body does what the mind tells it to do.
Then, and only then, do texts matter, and real trade books are often a better vehicle than books written for captive student audiences.
Instead, patients are triaged and evaluated in the ER, and only then is the cath lab team called in to the hospital.
It was only then that Elaine broke the news to her parents and her sisters and brothers.
It was only then that blue flashing lights were seen through the white net curtains of the lounge.
The tapping sound somewhat soothed Carl, and lulled him into a sleepy state, only then to be reawakened by the icy wind.
It was only then I discovered they had, in fact, been trying to break into the vestry.
It was only then that the true lack of Scottish involvement in this tour really came home to us.
When you are luxuriating in comfort, then and only then, can you pop a piece of choccy into your mouth.
He complained of pain in his arm and it was only then doctors realised both of them had broken left arms.
Then, and only then, we will be in a position to carry forward the work of those now near retirement.
The scam is only then spotted when the company whose cheque-book has been copied notices a fraudulent withdrawal.
It's only then that I noticed a pair of aftermarket buttons that would look more at home on a pub fruit machine.
I turned to look at my grandmother clock and it was only then that I noticed the time.
Then and only then will we take back control over the market forces that are the cause of our increasing emptiness and anxiety.
He first searches to find where Josh is up to and only then does he begin to teach.
Focus on getting through the first workweek, then the weekend, and only then the next five workdays.
It was only then that I noticed all sorts of little details which had evaded my notice earlier.
It is only then that I cast out my end rig baited with two floating crysalids.
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Examples from Classical Literature
It would seem that only then was the conditioned response pattern finally established.
Then, and only then, did Hallie cease her sobbing to sit staring round-eyed at the fire.
Henderson opened the door, and only then did he begin to realize the scope his rays must have!
To their rage and disappointment, the boats stuck on the mudbank just outside the stockades, which they only then discovered.
It was only then that he realized fully the merits of the wastrel Phineas McPhail.
It was only then that the Society was able to begin its theological work after its redintegration.
It is only then that the odious, rectangular shadows of walls and roofs fall upon her decks, with showers of soot.
It was only then that he realized this must be a super mech.
He rolled his eyes ridicu lously before he swallowed the hot stuff, and only then broke out afresh.
He does not work, except when people are looking, and only then when the observer has a green, naturalistic look, and seems to be taking notes.
It was only then that her still face showed the least emotion, a tear or two beginning to trickle down.
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