Example sentences of "[be] [adj] when it [be] " in BNC.

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1 The value of the BPVT in terms of the assessment of language is likely to be greatest when it is used in conjunction with other forms of assessment , so that a comparison between different aspects of linguistic and cognitive functioning is possible .
2 ‘ I 'm extremely nervous , ’ she says , ‘ I 'll be relieved when it 's all over . ’
3 The press , as well as performing its role as the watchdog , must not be coy when it is called upon to turn the critical eye on itself .
4 The press , as well as performing its role as the watchdog , must not be coy when it is called upon to turn the critical eye on itself .
5 Though I must admit , we 'll be glad when it 's all over in the Far East and they can come back safe and sound . ’
6 ‘ I 'll be glad when it 's all over , too . ’
7 Miss Snoot will be glad when it is dark .
8 This was to be expected ; it is an essential part of the mechanism that at any given value of Δz , the particle should be hotter when it is ascending than when it is descending .
9 The pack 's got to be comfortable when it 's fully loaded .
10 Since the mid-1970s there has been growing recognition that residential care can only be effective when it is part of a package aimed at helping the family as a whole , and where parents are involved in all aspects of the care process .
11 Faith ceases to be laudable when it is blind faith .
12 My parents were from a long line of good people with a strong sense of duty , living at peace with their neighbours , quick to be helpful when it was in their power , understandably a little feudal in their outlook , with a cautious eye on the squire for whom they worked , liking a glass of beer or homemade parsnip wine , and not above a bit of rabbit poaching .
13 The significance of this will be apparent when it is realized that , while the sportsman is trying to get a sight of the tiger , the tiger in all probability is trying to stalk the sportsman , or is lying up in wait for him .
14 ‘ It 'll be nice when it 's calmed down .
15 We never get it right , oh it 'll be nice when it 's all done
16 I did n't get the role but it 's hard to be bitter when it 's your bum that did n't get the part . ’
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