Example sentences of "[adj] if we are [verb] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | The regress argument therefore drives us to suppose that there must be some justification which is non-inferential if we are to avoid the sceptical consequence of admitting that no beliefs are ever actually justified . |
| 2 | Lord Sterling , P&O chairman , said : ‘ In management terms time is extremely short if we are to effect the changes necessary for the task of providing a viable alternative to the tunnel . ’ |
| 3 | The first , however , is even more important if we are to avoid the kind of education which merely confirms and therefore helps to perpetuate — an unequal status quo . |
| 4 | For hon. Members who are not conversant with every last article , that is the guarantee of a no-bail-out rule , which is important if we are to contain the development of economic and monetary union to sensible proportions . |
| 5 | Whilst physical infirmity may make physical care of great significance to the old person and mental infirmity may limit their capacity to give and receive other kinds of care , the efforts we make to relate to the whole person are critical if we are to avoid the stigmatising and depersonalising processes which insult the integrity of the old person . |
| 6 | Mr Hughes , MEP for Durham , said : ‘ Events of this sort are essential if we are to reverse the growing tide of racism and fascism sweeping Europe . |
| 7 | or the L.T.A. , a formal organisation is essential if we are to receive the support and guidance of the Sports Council and the C.C.P.R. |
| 8 | Thus , a quantum theory of gravity is essential if we are to describe the early universe and then give some explanation for the initial conditions beyond merely appealing to the anthropic principle . |
| 9 | Also , the gradual increase in the value of the basic pension in relation to average earnings is essential if we are to overcome the ageist assumption that older people have lesser needs than younger people . |
| 10 | Communication is vital if we are to see the quality of a child 's thinking and assess the support it needs . |
| 11 | This is so necessary for port facilities and absolutely vital if we are to attract the long term users necessary for the prosperity and long term employment prospects of the port . |
| 12 | Its versatility depends to a large extent upon its structure , a knowledge of which is vital if we are to make the best use of glass . |
| 13 | During our 64th year , CPRW 's founding philosophy that careful use of natural resources is vital if we are to protect the beauty and amenity of Wales ' coast and countryside , was as strong as ever . |
| 14 | This is legitimate if we are tracing the evolution of contemporary attitudes to religion , or studying the history of ideas ; but if we wish to regain an impression of eighteenth century people as a whole we need to recall that , even among educated men ( themselves a very small minority ) , intellects cast in the mould of David Hume and Tom Paine were exceedingly rare , however great their later influence may have been . |
| 15 | These measures are regrettable but necessary if we are to reap the benefits of our portfolio in the future and improve our profitability . |
| 16 | These redundancies are necessary if we are to maintain the business and carry on trading as a viable operation , ’ he said . |