Example sentences of "if [verb] [be] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If centring is to be used for main headings , then sub-headings may be either centred or blocked . |
| 2 | Variable speed is almost essential if drilling is to be accurate . |
| 3 | If labouring was to be perceived as a ‘ moral ’ activity , then young workers had to be persuaded to see ‘ meaning ’ in wage-earning . |
| 4 | Line and Sandison conclude , ‘ Variations between individual titles , of serials as well as monographs , are likely to be so great that substantial data must be collected for each individual title , perhaps in each library ( certainly in each type of library ) if weeding is to be done on a rational basis ’ . |
| 5 | If taking were to be kept as the basis of the offence , it would be necessary to create a separate offence of dishonest retention or disposal in order to deal with these cases . |
| 6 | It would be a fitting coincidence if United are in a position to win the title at West Ham next Wednesday night . |