Example sentences of "but [adv] if [pers pn] [vb base] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It appears the Ministry men can have their cake and eat it … but only if we let them . |
| 2 | You do n't have to , it does n't have to be mined , we do n't have to import it from any Arabs , it 's ours , we own it and it gives us that amount of energy but only if we develop the fast er reactors . |
| 3 | The micro-processor , enabling previously labour-intensive work to be carried out by robots , will give us greater leisure ; the leisure industry is labour-intensive ; therefore , paradoxically , instead of reducing the number of jobs , the micro-processor has actually given us the potential to create more careers than it destroys — but only if we plan the leisure it gives us in a comprehensive and professional way . |
| 4 | This effect can be eliminated , but only if we cease to use our 50Hz or 60Hz frequencies and rely on DC exclusively or , alternatively , double the operating frequency to 100Hz or 120Hz . |
| 5 | What is important is the discovery that saying these things can actually make us feel better , but only if we say them with sincerity . |
| 6 | Newcomers are welcome to the group next term — but only if they 've had some experience of tap dancing . |
| 7 | Meanwhile the car needs repairsing and the garage says they 'll waive the five hundred pound storage bill but only if they get the job . |
| 8 | Under ordinary sale of goods law , consumers have the right to reject faulty goods and demand a refund , but only if they act quickly . |
| 9 | Choreographers who are inspired to interpret music can do so in many ways , all of which can be successful , but only if they remember that its overall rhythm is not merely a mechanical guide to the timing of the steps within the dance design ( see page 68 ) . |
| 10 | You can ask them for a sick note from their doctor , but only if they have been away for more than seven days . |
| 11 | Under the Fund 's ordinary facilities members may purchase additional foreign currencies , but only if they accept increasing restrictions upon their domestic policies . |
| 12 | I much prefer that kind of viewpoint to the egalitarian doctrine which declares that all men are equal but only if they accept my point of view . |
| 13 | ‘ Keep still , you burnt-arse chip-sucker , ’ Ace said , ‘ You need more shots and I can do a better graft job on that arm — but only if you keep still . ’ |
| 14 | Night fishing can be enjoyable in its own right , even without the added attraction of fishing at the most likely times for fish to feed , but only if you go about it the right way . |
| 15 | That lump of metal on wheels can actually be the most useful exercise machine you ever meet — but ONLY if you know how to get the maximum use out of it . |
| 16 | These can actually be a very good source of low cost resistors , capacitors , diodes , etc. , but only if you know what you are doing , and you have the necessary test equipment to sort out the good components from the ‘ duds ’ . |
| 17 | But only if you know the market well enough to avoid the pitfalls . |
| 18 | The fear of death can stunt your life — but only if you let it . |
| 19 | But only if you let me pay , dear . ’ |
| 20 | But only if you tell me everything . ’ |
| 21 | I want to stay here and live with Miss Honey and she says that I can but only if you give me permission ! |
| 22 | Right in the course of our er er com our meetings Danny erm I will be asking you to recommend me to people but if , but only if you feel that this meeting has been of some benefit to you . |
| 23 | Try taking the best chop next time — but only if you want it ! |
| 24 | But ONLY if you buy in Britain . |
| 25 | After ten rounds of the game , I could theoretically have won as much as $5,000 , but only if you have been extraordinarily silly ( or saintly ) and played COOPERATE every time , in spite of the fact that I was consistently defecting . |
| 26 | These nasty little ‘ parasites ’ are often found nestling in , feeding on , and damaging the gills in your pond ( or coldwater aquarium ) fish but only if you have introduced Swan Mussels into your system . |
| 27 | Raymond Salisbury-Jones 's aviation company is offering a new way to entertain demanding business clients — but only if you have a fairly weighty expense account . |
| 28 | Should all of the above steps fail to resolve the issue , you may refer the dispute to the Insurance Ombudsman Bureau of which General Accident is a founder member — but only if you have already had the matter referred to our Head Office . |
| 29 | Should all of the above steps fail to resolve the issue , you may refer the dispute to the Insurance Ombudsman Bureau of which General Accident is a founder member — but only if you have already had the matter referred to our Head Office . |
| 30 | Should all of the above steps fail to resolve the issue , you may refer the dispute to the Insurance Ombudsman Bureau of which General Accident is a founder member — but only if you have already had the matter referred to our Head Office . |