Example sentences of "if [pron] can not [verb] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you can not pay cash for these extras , they will have to be added to your loan . |
| 2 | If you can not eat yoghurt , because of a sensitivity to milk , then commercial preparations of bacteria might be worth considering , but ask to see a bacteriological analysis showing how many live bacteria there are per gram ( there should be several million ) before buying . |
| 3 | If you can not stomach orange juice ( it might be too acidic ) try apple juice or tomato juice . |
| 4 | If you feel constantly anxious and frightened about food , if you can not take pleasure in eating or in your body , if you know deep down that something is wrong , then it is irrelevant what you weigh or whether your immediate health is at risk ; you should take yourself and your feelings seriously , and look for help . |
| 5 | If you can not get hold of one , make smaller muffins in an ordinary bun tray and bake for only 10–15 minutes . |
| 6 | If you can not get hold of dental dams , you can cut open a condom instead ( use the non-lubricated or flavoured varieties ) ! |
| 7 | If you can not get hold of ripe red tomatoes , add one tablespoon of tomato purée to the soup to improve its colour . |
| 8 | Even if you can not freeze frame , the pause facility is one to exploit . |
| 9 | If you can not find cane or maple syrup , substitute golden syrup and a teaspoon or two of black treacle . |
| 10 | If you can not find help from the nearest religious Catholic , Protestant , Methodist , Hindu , Moslem , Buddhist , or Jewish organization , try the history or language departments of colleges — Hebrew Studies , Arabic Studies , Modern Languages for French and Spanish Language & Literature , Oriental Studies , or Asian Languages . |
| 11 | If you can not find ash stakes , use square planed hardwood — usually beech — from a DIY centre . |
| 12 | Use a good cream cheese if you can not find Mascarpone . |
| 13 | If you can not hear water from a running tap , you may not remember to turn it off . |
| 14 | If you can not afford saffron , use turmeric , but you will miss the delicate fragrance of the Spanish spice . |
| 15 | It 's our duty anyway to get these words though the last minutes of discussion have been possibly the most valuable cos if we can not use language accurately |
| 16 | The simple fact remains that , if we can not get agreement , we may consider taking unilateral action in the United Kingdom . |
| 17 | Those responsible for implementing the change will be thwarted in their efforts if they can not have access to the resources they need . |
| 18 | I do not agree that Hampshire presented the case fairly , and I keep trying to obtain undertakings from Hampshire county council that , even if it can not support Government policy , it might at least present a more detached account of the case to parents when grant-maintained options are on the table . |
| 19 | Notwithstanding , the firm has backed all the way , and has continued to work for Bell Lawrie , even if he can not give advice to clients . |
| 20 | P Brownless will substitute for JF if he can not attend Group meetings . |