Example sentences of "[that] [conj] [pron] is [v-ing] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In general , the complications introduced by having to predict changes both of system and of behaviour are so great that most forecasters assume that the system will not change ( except by evolution ) and claim that if everything is going to change there is not much point in having a forecast anyway because there will no longer be an organisation to act upon it . |
| 2 | But the point that young Macaulay fails to realise is that if one is going to take potshots , there is no point in aiming a verbal blunderbuss at piddling little targets . |
| 3 | I think many feel that if one is going to make the sacrifice that is required in the first place then one accepts that there will be other things one will want one 's child to benefit from — even if it means tightening one 's belt for an extra month . ’ |
| 4 | It stands to reason that if one is claiming to have discovered universal historical laws these should apply to very different societies . |
| 5 | THE Norwich goalkeeper , Bryan Gunn , says that if anyone is going to win the FA Premier League apart from his own club , ‘ I 'd love Manchester United to do it . ’ |
| 6 | This may be a good moment to indicate to her very gently that she has grieved well and long , and that if she is beginning to feel that her period of mourning is nearing its end ( even though you appreciate that she will always carry the scars of her sorrow ) , you are ready to give her any help she needs to adjust to her new and different life . |