Example sentences of "if and when [pron] [vb base] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But then , one may ask , why could the members of the assembly not simply undo the decisions if and when they come to regret them ? |
| 2 | So far as the acquiring company is concerned , the shares transferred to it are acquired at their actual value at the time of transfer , so that that forms the base value if and when they come to be disposed of . |
| 3 | It may be possible to reach some of this group if and when they attend health centres for antenatal care or child health check-ups . |
| 4 | Too many allow themselves to be steered into what are seen as traditionally female jobs , or suffer discrimination if and when they have children . |
| 5 | All the machines can be upgraded with the Intel OverDrive processors and Pentium chips , if and when they arrive . |
| 6 | He is a most welcome supporter of the Bill It would be helpful if I brought the House up to date on what has happened during the past year , so that hon. Members can take recent developments into account when making up their minds if and when they vote later . |
| 7 | As regards the items we failed to acquire , we hope the current owners will consider the Museum if and when they decide to sell . |
| 8 | Briquettes or Blocks : These are handy for outdoor use and horses can help themselves if and when they need it . |
| 9 | ‘ I 'll let you know if and when they find Pet and Dad . ’ |
| 10 | If and when they work on the tacit assumption or make such a blatant assertion as that , that there is no longer any poverty , because it is not true and unless and until it is true neither they nor we have got any right to be content . |
| 11 | If and when we choose violence he ought to be the focus of our efforts . |
| 12 | This is characteristic of life on Earth — if and when we discover lifeforms on other planets , there is a 50 percent chance that their molecules , unlike ours , may rotate polarized light to the right . |
| 13 | A combination that will put you very much in demand if and when you return to civilian life . |
| 14 | And the more you can show you have been closely involved in the battle from an early stage , the more weight you will carry if and when you decide to initiate legal action . |
| 15 | If and when you find a suitable mate , then a divider will be an absolute must — probably for some months , unless she ripens and appears to be ready to spawn , in which case she may welcome the attentions of a male — but do n't bank on it ; any divider-out time should be strictly supervised . |
| 16 | If and when you do have a reaction to individual food groups , you may feel that you have had a setback . |
| 17 | But if and when you do want something else , going to college when you are older and when you positively want to go , can be a very different and more satisfying experience than being at school . |
| 18 | ‘ If and when I make love to you , the last thing it will be is ‘ casual sex ’ . ’ |
| 19 | And there 's a couple of blokes I need to talk to , old mates who I can trust for a good turn , if and when I hear that you need it . |