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# Only

Put **only** as close to the object you're trying to modify as possible.

The placement of the word **only** can change the meaning of the sentence:

* **Only** deploy a Capella database this month. (Do not do anything else with the database)
* Deploy **only** a Capella database this month. (Do not deploy another type of database)
* Deploy a Capella database **only** this month. (Do not do anything else this month)
* Deploy a Capella database this month **only**. (Do not deploy a database any other time)

Think carefully about what you're trying to say and put **only** in the correct place to modify your sentence.