Example sentences of "even if it [is] [adv] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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1 | But unless you want to spend your time and money on litigation against surveyors , building societies , estate agents and solicitors , with no guarantee of success in the end , you need to become as competent as you possibly can in carrying out your own surveys , even if it is simply to check that the ‘ expert ’ has n't missed anything . |
2 | One of the great bonuses of The Third Age is time — time to spare for other people , even if it is only to listen to what they have to say . |
3 | Yes , even if it 's just to say hello . |
4 | Your stringer should be able to explain these terms and more — and understanding some of the stringers ' buzz words can be useful , even if it 's just to impress your friends . |
5 | Er , certainly I 'm sure Rachel shares her information , even if it 's only to say , you ca n't watch that because something else is on Channel Four at the same time . |
6 | Even if it 's only to give you the confidence you know |
7 | They 've liaised with other organisations to make sure I 've got somebody coming in , even if it 's only to make me something to eat . |