The lake is the only substantial stretch of the ancient River Effra remaining above ground.

The canal is the only stretch of water near here.

That was the only stretch of water the swans could land safely on.

This work will also allow for the track in the area, the only significant stretch of single track, to be doubled.

It was the only stretch where he could not count upon Zanigew's protection.

This is the only stretch (along with the part within the city of Moscow) built as a dual carriageway.

For that was their only free ten-hour stretch.

The cut creates the only stretch on the river where there are two alternative main navigation channels.

This is the only stretch of sand within miles.

This is the only stretch left where the Ganges can still be seen undisturbed by man.