Example sentences of "[to-vb] his [noun] if [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He intended to resign his seat if he won the election . |
| 2 | On the other hand , the court will order by mandamus a visitor to exercise his jurisdiction if he refuses or fails to do so since if he does not , no one else can . |
| 3 | Secondly , the court may order him to forfeit his office if he is convicted for corruption under the Public Bodies Corrupt Practices Act 1889 , and if he is convicted a second time under that Act he may be adjudged incapable for ever of holding a public office . |
| 4 | He did n't know how high a temperature they could take before they went into shut-down , and he supposed he would n't get a chance to record his findings if he did pursue the experiment to the end . |
| 5 | He was well-read and clever , and he made it easy for stupid men to respect his intellect if he thought they could be of use to him . |
| 6 | Two days after the interview , Sutton 's appointment was ratified by the Founders , who had the right , as holders of the Golden Share , to veto his appointment if they chose . |
| 7 | If she rang Tony to warn him , Damian would guess that she had done so , and she did n't even want to consider his rage if he did . |
| 8 | I came with Matthew Preston but I do n't want to spoil his fun if he wants to stay on . |
| 9 | I sat down again — though I kept a hand ready to grab his jeans if he tried anything . |
| 10 | Tolby said nothing about Arabella because Lorton threatened to break his neck if he did . |
| 11 | Michael succumbs to the temptation of 5,000 dollars but is surprised when his intended victim ( Lara Flynn Boyle ) offers to double his money if he will kill her husband . |
| 12 | He still has sufficient force , passion and reputation to get his way if he puts his case forcefully enough and yesterday he spent some time in conclave with Carrick , Neil Hartley and coach Doug Padgett . |
| 13 | What right do I have to take his picture if he feels he 's in a state of revolution against his government and I 'm going to cause him to be arrested . |
| 14 | Not that she intended accepting any favours from him , but she knew he was booked in for two nights , which gave her time to return his hospitality if she could not manipulate tonight into a Dutch treat . |
| 15 | You 'd have to ask his daughter if you want something personal . ’ |