Example sentences of "[noun sg] if [pers pn] was to [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Many also were prepared to accept state welfare reform if it was to be truly redistributive from rich to poor , rather than financed by taxes on the poor themselves . |
| 2 | Jennifer realised that she would have to run for her train if she was to be home in time ; Steven had booked a table at their favourite restaurant and was due to pick her up at 7.30 . |
| 3 | Hilary Wainwright did begin to raise such questions in stating that truly radical television would have to address the needs of its audience if it was to be able to ‘ imagine the real messy , [ business of socialism ] ’ . |
| 4 | Energy was directed mainly to the primary sector , where , until recently , it was impossible to have anything but a church-sponsored school if it was to be funded by the state . |
| 5 | Well , she was generally fed-up , knowing she had to keep resting her ankle if she was to be up and about as soon as possible . |