Example sentences of "[adv] [verb] if it [is] [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | An Amoeba lives in the left-hand commode , but will only attack if it is disturbed . |
| 2 | According to quantum theory , a microscopic system will only vibrate if it is given an amount of energy at least equal to the frequency of vibration multiplied by Planck 's constant . |
| 3 | The picture will only appear if it 's placed in the correct position . |
| 4 | You need to impress on him that it will only work if it is done properly — that there must be absolutely no cheating . |
| 5 | It may be better understood if it is set in the context of Hindu teaching concerning the different orders or āśramas of society corresponding to the different stages of life . |
| 6 | Like all prisoners of circumstance , you will probably reflect a good deal on the whole subject of ‘ time ’ and of its strange habits of hanging , dragging , or running out too quickly , but if you decide to use and dominate it , instead of allowing it to dominate you , you will inevitably come to the conclusion that it is only wasted if it is thrown away , never when it is offered freely , as a gift of love . |
| 7 | A scene of high tension can be greatly enhanced if it is preceded by a passage of comedy , as Shakespeare in preparing for Macbeth 's murder of Duncan well knew . |
| 8 | Burger smiled : ‘ But there will be very few who do not know if it is left to you , dear . |
| 9 | Once a suitable disinfectant is in use resistance will not occur if it is used correctly . |
| 10 | It is not love if it is locked up in the vaults of our dreams for a better world and a happier life . |
| 11 | The best canned fish is further improved if it is steeped in olive oil rather than a cheaper vegetable oil . |
| 12 | Motivation is often increased if it is made clear to a group that they are covering a topic on behalf of the whole class and that their results will be shared by the rest of the class . |
| 13 | ‘ And they do n't know if it 's affected her brain … her memory … ’ |
| 14 | I do n't know if it 's linked to Chris 's work either . ’ |
| 15 | A battery 's charge-holding capacity can also be seriously reduced if it is kept in a discharged state for more than a few hours . |