Example sentences of "even [subord] they [verb] [to-vb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The history of penal reform has been marked by resistance to novelty ; people need time to get used to ideas , even if they come to oppose them . |
| 2 | Gorillas , dolphins and whales certainly have a reputation for being peace-loving and harmless to humans but , on the other hand , tigers and polar bears are both well known as potential man-eaters , while elephants can hardly be described as innocuous , even if they prefer to mind their own business most of the time . |
| 3 | ‘ Now that I 've had the frocks made , I think I will definitely do the pantomime — even if they have to suspend me from pegs , ’ she declared . |
| 4 | Since the latter two specialists do not receive any special training in the sexually transmitted diseases , and neither will notify the cases that they see even if they manage to diagnose them , it is not surprising that chaos ensues . |
| 5 | As it is , she has resisted all attempts of the club to involve local residents in these community-related activities , even when they offered to clean her car and windows free ! |
| 6 | Ron , 74 , of Wrafton , Devon , said : ‘ We 'll be going even when they have to wheel us in . ’ |