Example sentences of "if they have [adv] [be] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | When they recovered , there was no destruction of the heart , lungs and they could go back and work , a young person , as if they 'd never been ill . |
| 2 | Strange that he should seem so familiar to her now ; as if they had always been close . |
| 3 | It is almost as if they had never been wild elephants — but only the day before yesterday , they were . |
| 4 | None of your so-called friends look as if they have exactly been renowned for their brains , do they ? ’ |
| 5 | Civilian witnesses are notoriously unwilling to assist unless pressed , particularly if they have already been obliged to give evidence in criminal proceedings . |
| 6 | Ask if they have ever been frightened at school and what frightened or upset them . |
| 7 | They will need space and comfort , perhaps a garden if they have always been used to one and enjoy gardening , and , above all , they will need a property that gives them some self esteem and security . |