Example sentences of "if it [is] [not/n't] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | More than fifteen times the normal amount of ammonia was detected in parts of the river — conserationists say it could harm fish and other wildlife if it is n't tackled . |
| 2 | More than fifteen times the normal amount of ammonia was detected in parts of the river — conserationists say it could harm fish and other wildlife if it is n't tackled . |
| 3 | Other blood tests will see if you are anaemic ( see How Are Your Iron Levels ? ) , immune to rubella ( German measles ) , and find out whether you have syphilis , which could infect your baby if it is n't treated . |
| 4 | If it is n't dated , how can you tell if yours is from the golden period ? |
| 5 | If it is n't done very carefully , the sheep will die . |
| 6 | Yes sir , on the erm first part erm in in clarification if I might sir the erm question of er briefing the Chairman is in fact dealt with in paragraph forty seven of annex C of P P G twelve although I 'm grateful for information on paragraph forty eight , erm and it says amongst other things that er there shall be a briefing and that briefing , the contents of that briefing shall be made public can I press the er spokesman for the environment committee to tell us er why in fact that was n't done and whether he thinks there can be prop proper public debate if it is n't done . |
| 7 | It would be a wicked waste if it is n't worn for its proper purpose . ’ |
| 8 | If it is n't to do with your feelings about me , what other issue can you be trying to evade ? |
| 9 | Because if it is n't Dorrainge telling you how we 'll be defeated , it 's Lugh Longhand making speeches half the night . ’ |
| 10 | If it is n't rising or descending damp , water finds its way in by stealth . |
| 11 | ‘ But if it is n't working out , then I 'll sell . |
| 12 | If they recognise the boat as ‘ friendly ’ and if it is n't rushing around at high speed , they will allow you to get close enough to take photographs . |
| 13 | Though at any given amount it looks as if it is n't going anywhere , it 's always on the move , lumbering from crisis to crisis . |
| 14 | a lot of them if it is n't sorted out have them the no , what do you call them the adenoids |
| 15 | But even if you do have to pretend , just this once , that you are only an ordinary tourist , that trip will live in your memory , even if it is n't entered in your log-book . |
| 16 | He said the country is on the brink of a tourism explosion which could end in disaster for the local community if it is n't managed properly . |
| 17 | It was as if the phrase , ‘ If it is n't hurting , it is n't working , ’ had never crossed his lips . |
| 18 | Prime Minister Major once said : ‘ If it is n't hurting it is n't working . ’ |
| 19 | Referring to a speech by John Major , he added : ‘ It was n't a building society chief executive who said ‘ If it is n't hurting , it is n't working ’ ’ . |
| 20 | The assertion , ’ If it is n't hurting , it is n't working , ’ shows callous disregard and ignorance of the effects of social problems on individuals , families and communities at the sharp end . |
| 21 | The catch phrase ‘ If it is n't hurting , it is n't working ’ came to epitomize this approach to anti-inflation policy . |
| 22 | No , no , I mean blokes who live on their own , men who help , men who do other work about the house , even if it is n't cleaning and that . |
| 23 | But if it is not calling for immediate independence , or for unity with Romania , the Popular Front is certainly demanding sovereign autonomy for Moldavia and a renewal of national culture and identity . |
| 24 | BR will have to pay season ticket-holders five per cent discounts under the Passengers ' Charter , if it is not met . |
| 25 | If a house is not built soundly in the first place , and if it is not kept in good repair , it will fail when put to the test . |
| 26 | We have to examine the reasons for and against the directive and judge whether it is justified in order to decide whether its mistake , if it is not justified , is large or small . |
| 27 | Certainly platelets do not normally adhere to arterial endothelium if it is not damaged but the explanation for this antithrombotic property of intact endothelium remains obscure . |
| 28 | A commitment to pensions means nothing if it is not matched by a commitment to low inflation . |
| 29 | Engineers already knew this , just as we know that the refrigerator will not work if it is not plugged in ; but Carnot 's achievement , when recognized after a quarter of a century , allowed theoretical understanding and in the end further advance in practice . |
| 30 | ‘ If it is not replaced by another source of sand and gravel , various difficulties may result for Aberystwyth , including the possibility of increased costs for the construction industry and house purchasers , ’ said Mr Bown . |