Example sentences of "[vb pp] [adv] if it [is] [vb pp] " in BNC.

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1 This entails , as was pointed out above , that disobedience to a law is justified only if it is justified by an existing legal doctrine to that effect .
2 However , the buy-in or redemption may be carried out if it is approved by shareholders in general meeting and they have been given details of the offer in the circular .
3 Looking for sherds that will join together is a very time-consuming process , and is only usually done thoroughly if it is suspected that such joins exist and will add significantly to the evidence .
4 When dialect is a matter of different words being used , naturally it will be understood only if it is known previously .
5 This thought can be entertained only if it is accepted that the universe is eternal and timeless , and the theory of a once only chance association of circumstances causing life , be abandoned .
6 This can be achieved only if it is recognised that research is essential in surgical practice and should be encouraged but , equally , that the person concerned must learn to operate .
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