Example sentences of "is [adj] when [pers pn] [verb] " in BNC.

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1 And may I say very clearly and unequivocally at the outset , that it is abhorrent when it does happen to us because there 's no place for it , quite simply because er it is counterproductive to cohesion , and cohesion is the basis for operational effectiveness , and when there is an incident of bullying then we very promptly and thoroughly investigate it , and that investigation is followed , if there 's a case to be brought , by a trial of the chap that 's guilty .
2 This is understandable when we consider differences in :
3 The disc includes over 2.5 MegaBytes of files which is understandable when you see the gloss paint on the bodies of the cars , you can even change the colour of each model .
4 what , oh , erm , there 's something I 've just thought of though , when they wear the er camouflage things , is that when they wear the maroon belt round ? , is n't the kaki belt with the dress uniform ?
5 Our own experience from several of the projects that we 've been looking at which are in-service type projects , is that when we do train teachers and when we do put an investment in it , we see the pay-off in the schools that physical science does get done in schools , it is fun and it is exciting .
6 Our own experience from several of the projects that we 've been looking at which are in-service type projects , is that when we do train teachers and when we do put an investment in it , we see the pay-off in the schools that physical science does get done in schools , it is fun and it is exciting .
7 Is that when you take it round and eh .
8 Erm , I think what erm the purpose for me , anyway , or the effect of under setting up the Gothic in detail and then undermining it , is that when you do allow it to stand it 's much more effective .
9 And , and I say , is that when you pay your friends for cakes or something , and you went no
10 Is that when she said it ?
11 Is that when it clicked ?
12 The House was , as I recollect it , in a rather more highly charged mood than is usual when it discusses European matters .
13 Many governors are uncertain about the level of responsibility being urged upon them and everywhere the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak when it comes to course funding .
14 All these indicate the kind of critique that is possible when we employ a perspective other than that provided by the immediate discipline .
15 Having said this , I consider that the Commission is right when it argues that to require all owners and operators of British fishing vessels to have their residence in the United Kingdom goes beyond what is permitted under article 52 of the E.E.C .
16 If the president of one of our major trades unions is right when he asserts that no company now pays mainstream corporation tax ( that it only pays tax on the dividends paid to its shareholders ) , it would cost the nation nothing to do away with mainstream corporation tax , but think what a boon that could be .
17 VIZ magazine creator Chris Donald is right when he says it might be time to call it a day .
18 He is right when he says that that should be stopped .
19 ‘ The Chief is right when he says it needs to be changed and politicians need to move quickly to seize the initiative from terrorists on both sides by changing the law . ’
20 I think your doctor is right when he says that you need time to get over the loss of your dad and your friend , and it is only right and natural that you should think of them a lot , but if you try to turn your thoughts to good and happy memories of them that will be the best way of honouring them , and will help you , too .
21 ‘ You just hope the pathologist is right when he tells you Rachel died quickly .
22 However their peace is short-lived when they meet the charming Nick Buckley , the last of a long line of Buckleys inhabiting ‘ End House ’ , which is poised in isolation on a rocky point visible from the hotel .
23 The United Kingdom , the Kingdom of Belgium and the Hellenic Republic argue , however , that the position is different when it comes to the competence of each state under public international law to define as it thinks fit the conditions upon which it grants to a vessel the right to fly its flag .
24 Child Slaves is written in prose that pulls no punches and is strident when it has to be , unlike When the Bough Breaks … which is a bit bloodless by comparison .
25 The overall flexibility which is clear when we take the three works together seems to be much less evident when we look at The Origin by itself .
26 This is clear when we note that , given two different collections of incomparable subsets of
27 Is this when they rang up and said they 'd got cakes left ?
28 Is this when we dance ? ’ she said .
29 Is this when we dance ? ’
30 Is this when we dance ? ’
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