Example sentences of "a [noun] when your " in BNC.
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| 1 | No-one would believe they had a recession on in Japan when they have time and resources to devote to dreaming up and creating things like this : Toshiba Corp has just launched a line of word processors with sound effects — ‘ to introduce an element of fun in the workplace ’ according to Reuter — they bark when you write ‘ dog ’ , moo when you write ‘ cow ’ and make the sound of pouring when you write ‘ beer ’ , and if you recall a text file word-by-word at reading speed , they repeat these and 26 other pre-programmed noises , from sleigh bells to sirens , as the words come up — and it no doubt laughs like a drain when your boss sends it an electronic message telling you you 're fired for being a disruptive influence . |
| 2 | Like — It takes a lot of nerve to become a writer when your name 's Shakespeare and In the sort of job I do , courage and truth are essential . |
| 3 | If you like styling products , we recommend using a gel when your hair is wet because the moisture in your hair will dilute it . |
| 4 | It is quite difficult cutting up a partridge when your elbows are glued to your ribs . |
| 5 | They may well love the new baby , but that does n't stop them giving it a tweak when your back is turned . |
| 6 | How could you direct a team when your staff practised half a dozen different scientific disciplines , used their own methods , were responsible for their own results , stood finally alone to justify and defend them in the only place where the quality of a forensic scientist 's work could properly be judged , the witness box of a court of law ? |
| 7 | ‘ Dr Grant was making a round when your call came through to the hospital , and as I happened to be on duty … ’ |
| 8 | It was impossible to breathe a word when your heart was so ready for love . |