Example sentences of "[v-ing] their [noun] if they " in BNC.
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| 1 | I have scant evidence to suggest that the problem for incomers is seen as much more than this — there may be a threat to house prices on behalf of non-oil-related incomers ( who have no guarantees ) but oil-related workers seem to be assured-of recovering their costs if they decide to sell up . |
| 2 | Second , if they were sympathetic , they were more likely to enjoy freedom in publicizing their science if they were Protestants . |
| 3 | Many knitters worry about damaging their machines if they break the rules , but so long as you allow the machine to guide you , you should n't damage it . |
| 4 | Salesmen have a job to do but many have a far better chance of selling their wares if they demonstrate a degree of understanding and sensitivity . |
| 5 | Does he accept that many of the constituents of his hon. Friend the Member for Ipswich ( Mr. Irvine ) face losing their houses if they do not receive the full pension ? |
| 6 | Many firms will not be in this fortunate position and will have to be very careful in determining their prices if they are to avoid losses and possible bankruptcy . |
| 7 | The US Baby Bells are telling the US powers that be that they will invest $100,000m upgrading their networks if they are permitted to carry any services they choose on them — if not , they will simply allow their networks to deteriorate and decay : no , they do n't actually go that far , but they say they will collectively invest only $25,000m . |
| 8 | The symbolic goods produced here will only have much of a chance of realizing their value if they stand in a relation of ‘ elective affinity ’ to the consumers ; that is , to their ideal and material interests . |