Example sentences of "[conj] [adv] [vb past] it [vb mod] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If properly used it could improve the quality of life by a considerable degree . |
| 2 | At first , the imperial authorities saw no danger in a Ukrainian cultural awakening and even thought it might assist them in their conflicts with the Poles . |
| 3 | The Bank was tipped off by the West Germans shortly before the decision was announced , and evidently decided it would have to follow suit or risk a damaging run on the pound . |
| 4 | Two days later , following further investigations by the ANC , NOSC and SARFU into the Ellis Park controversy , the ANC formally and publicly stated it would continue to support the tour and the test between South Africa and the Wallabies at Cape Town . |
| 5 | CONGLOMERATE Williams Holdings increased profits by £50m , but still insisted it could see ‘ no evidence of significant economic improvement ’ . |
| 6 | He toyed with telling her a few home truths , but then decided it would do no good . |
| 7 | When done well this design can look exceptionally attractive , but when badly handled it can look very ugly , so practise with several vases before choosing which one to use , as subtlety is one of the key factors in the success of this picture . |
| 8 | Though it is a sensitive plant , it is quite a good one to grow , as once established it will develop into a sturdy cluster which will last for many years . |