Example sentences of "[adv] if he be [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ To see Mr Hauser , but only if he 's free … ’ |
| 2 | But the point is that it makes sense for him to reject such a statement as false on a given occasion , only if he is prepared to admit that in different circumstances the same statement could be true . |
| 3 | The basis of their Lordships ' decisions was that the minister could give a valid direction only if he was satisfied that no reasonable local authority could have decided as the Conservative majority did ; and that he could not have been so satisfied . |
| 4 | Somebody with a £100,000 portfolio who deals £5,000-£10,000 worth of stock at a time will be protected from the worst stocks , doubly so if he is lucky enough to be in the hands of a dealer with a longer-term commitment to his profession than average . |
| 5 | On the other hand , you do need the child 's cooperation , especially if he is old enough to go out and buy sweets or other foods for himself . |
| 6 | The first rule in this business is never believe anything any actor tells you , especially about another actor , especially if he 's fucking you at the time . ’ |
| 7 | If he went to Cambridge , especially if he was homosexual , he has to be the Sixth Man or someone . |
| 8 | Steve shrugged as if it might usher the whole evening away if he was lucky . |
| 9 | She once asked him outright if he were homosexual . |
| 10 | ‘ But the thing about Robbo is that he is a determined beggar and I know that if I ask him , he will say OK if he 's ready . |
| 11 | ‘ I knew she 'd gone up to Jack 's — she always does now if he 's alone , makes no secret of it . |
| 12 | ‘ Now if he was dyslexic , or only had one leg . |
| 13 | Now if he was careful … ! |
| 14 | Well if he was tidy you would n't have a job would you ? |
| 15 | ‘ All very well if he was inclined to share it , naming no names . ’ |
| 16 | But but even if he 's uninformed why should n't he speak ? |
| 17 | The tournament doctor may be able to reduce the dislocation by twisting and pulling on the injured limb , but even if he is successful , that is the end of your day 's competition . |
| 18 | The judge may be mistaken in his judgment of what the legislature would have chosen , and even if he is right , this hypothetical legislative decision has not been announced in advance , so the ideal of protected expectations has in that way been compromised . |
| 19 | He has at least some degree of control over his immediate circumstances , but even if he is unable to exert control in particular cases , he at least knows that his views and decisions count . |
| 20 | As a person tells what is on their heart , the leader must not judge , even if he is puzzled by what is being said . |
| 21 | Even if he is able to negotiate a minimum fixed term before the landlord 's power to break can be exercised , once that period has expired a notice can come at any time . |
| 22 | Will he appoint the best available candidate to the Supreme Court , even if he is white , male and non-doctrinaire on abortion ? |
| 23 | If the patient can get into the kneeling position and then balance on one knee while bringing the other leg forward , so that he can lever himself onto a chair , he will feel confident that he can always get up , even if he is alone at home . |
| 24 | Modern technology has helped to ameliorate some of the worst risks , and insurance policies , which the more traditional farmer is loathe to take out ( even if he is aware of them ) can provide a buffer against absolute loss . |
| 25 | Once established , even man finds it difficult to change his trend of mind , even if he is aware that it is leading to his downfall . |
| 26 | So it was a husband 's sacred duty not to refuse her on that day even if he were practising celibacy . |
| 27 | Even if he were aware of it , he probably would n't care in the slightest . |
| 28 | I can see that the third party would have a cogent argument that even if he were liable to compensate the plaintiffs in respect of these matters it would not be just and equitable to require him to make a contribution to the third defendant 's liability . |
| 29 | But Denis knew what he meant , and Boxer 's comment brought home to him the fact that even if he were able to blot out its significance he would n't be allowed . |
| 30 | Not only is it hard to see how the buyer can then bring an action for breach of contract , as opposed to invoking the express remedies of the clause , but , even if he were able to , there is no reason why general exclusion clauses capping liability or excluding liability for economic loss should not be effective , since they would then only have to pass the reasonableness test . |