Example sentences of "or you [modal v] find " in BNC.
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| 1 | Do not put the bandage on too tight or you may find your fingers or toes going blue through lack of circulation . |
| 2 | Or you may find that when you first start on your weight control programme you lose the first 3–5 lb ( 1.4–2.3 kg ) fairly rapidly . |
| 3 | You may find that growth is slower , or you may find that God provides as you step out in faith . |
| 4 | You have been fortunate enough to build up a reserve of savings over the years , or you may find yourself in receipt of an inheritance . |
| 5 | ‘ Do as I say , Robyn , or you may find yourself in a whole load of trouble . ’ |
| 6 | Well , do n't keep me waiting another time , or you 'll find yourself on the Report for improperly working your beat . |
| 7 | Do n't roll up too tightly or you 'll find that the bird will burst during cooking . |
| 8 | It is a heartening sight , evocative of all the sun and bright colours of Provence ; it is economical because it is one of those composite dishes which you gradually build up , to which you can make additions or subtractions and for which the planning of the colours , flavours , extra salads , vegetables , sauces , becomes perfectly intoxicating — but steady , keep a hold , or you 'll find you 've made enough food for thirty , and you 'll have to order another case of wine and invite twenty more guests … |
| 9 | " You certainly will , or you 'll find yourself packed off to Mother Benedicta very quickly . " |
| 10 | ‘ You 'd better get changed , ’ Piers said in an offhand voice , ‘ or you 'll find yourself stuck in bed with pneumonia for the next month . ’ |
| 11 | So just behave yourself , and show a little respect , or you 'll find yourself doing a striptease on top of the wedding cake in ten seconds flat ! ’ |
| 12 | ‘ And get yourselves dressed or you 'll find yourself on fatigues . ’ |
| 13 | ‘ Or you 'll find this time that you will be court-martialled and end up in the gaol you were originally intended for . ’ |
| 14 | Jupiter 's principle of expansion will apply to partnerships so that you can add to the relationship in some way or you will find your self-esteem rocketing because you are adored . |
| 15 | Do not knit too quickly or you will find that you are racking as you knit , which will break or damage the needles . |
| 16 | Their address should be available from the hospital or you can find it in the telephone book . |
| 17 | You might just get to a goal that is difficult to master , or you could find that when you are about half-way through your goals you get stuck and can go no further . |
| 18 | You must also remember to tell your insurer if the nature of your work changes in any way or you could find that your policy is inoperative should you need to make a claim . |
| 19 | ‘ You 'd do well to rid yourself of those kind of notions , Deveraugh , or you could find yourself greatly disappointed . ’ |
| 20 | In moderation , alcohol is often recommended as a relaxant — but do not overdo it or you could find that you have another problem . |