Example sentences of "be [verb] if [pron] would [verb] " in BNC.

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1 She had been wondering if she would have gone to visit Rupert if he had been ill , or if she would have left in to Sophia .
2 On April 13 there were reports of exchanges of fire between Indian and Pakistani forces , and two days later the Times of India carried a report that the Home Minister , Mufti Mohammed Sayeed , was of the view that a war with Pakistan would be justified if it would break " the stranglehold of the secessionists " .
3 ‘ And I would be honoured if you would bear my children . ’
4 Colonel Stok said , ‘ I would be obliged if you would speak more quietly . ’
5 I enclose a wooden varnished toy which I would be obliged if you would examine and test under the above Regulations .
6 ‘ I 'd be obliged if you would cease to point that antique at me ! ’
7 ‘ But I would be obliged if you would come straight to the point , Captain Carew . ’
8 ‘ Well , they can just think again , ’ replied Rachel hotly , ‘ and if anyone says anything to you on those lines I would be obliged if you would put them straight . ’
9 The Baronne de Rochefort presented her compliments to Mademoiselle Russell , and would be obliged if she would call at the château at three o'clock that afternoon .
10 Cycling : Bicycles can be hired if you would like to explore further afield .
11 It would be appreciated if you would return all used vouchers for our records in the office .
12 It is our intention to keep goods turning over at a livelier pace and it would therefore be appreciated if you would return any goods which you are unable to sell .
13 The Council also is interested in knowing the market its publications are reaching and accordingly it would be appreciated if you would complete the form below and return it before the next mailing in June .
14 And even when I learned you were a prying journalist — and when I 've always preferred my walks to be solitary — what do I find but that I 'm asking if you would like to walk with me ! ’
15 A man 's appetites are half the man , and must be known if you would understand him . ’
16 A lump sum widow 's payment of £1,000 will be paid if you would have qualified for the widow 's allowance .
17 So we were wondering if you would send us some addresses of skateboard companies that might sponsor us , eg Powell , Santa Cruz or someone .
18 ‘ Look here , Squire , ’ said Desmond , ‘ we were wondering if you would have a word with Potter . ’
19 Full-time staff are being asked if they would like to switch to part-time work and various initiatives including job-sharing are being encouraged .
20 We have another in erm on Thompson 's Directory , we said we were asked if we would like a mention there , and that has been put in hand , with at the moment the Chairman 's name and address and telephone number , but when we get our office I 've no doubt we can change that because we 'll have a rota for the office and probably just morning hours and that can go in another copy .
21 In Port Erin , where a women 's camp was set up , landladies were asked if they would accept internees at 3/ a day .
22 ‘ However , to start with he 's asking if you would care to accompany him to the theatre along with some friends from his regiment .
23 ‘ I was wondering if you would mention that . ’
24 She was damned if she would give in so easily .
25 I was damned if I would show him my fear .
26 Request : that eternal campaigner for true justice was asked if he would consider writing a foreword for a book titled ‘ An Eye For An Eye , A Tooth For A Tooth ’ .
27 Mr Dinkins was asked if he would follow the example of his predecessor , former Mayor Ed Koch , who planned a dip in a Japanese-style bath together with staff members during a Japan visit .
28 Some two years later , on completion of the social club , the magnate was asked if he would like something suitable inscribed over the portal .
29 A year or two later , he was asked if he would like to sell a boxful .
30 Each bidder was asked if he would like to increase his offer ?
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