Example sentences of "even if [pron] [is] " in BNC.

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1 But even if one is not antagonised by the appalling monotony of Mr. Lawrence 's theme , under all its splendid variations , one still turns away with the judgement : ‘ this is not my world , either as it is or as I should wish it to be . ’
2 Kuijken ( ) , as ever , puts musical values first , and in this he reminds me very much of a firstgeneration ‘ authentic ’ recording made by the Collegium Aureum under Schmidt-Garden ( not yet available on CD ) , which similarly involved one textually in a way which few versions can match , even if one is left with the impression that many of the musical solutions may have registered almost as comfortably on modern instruments .
3 Even if one is as generous as possible regarding the size of the error , the figure would still turn out to be several tens of millions of lost lives .
4 Even if one is not concerned with broader issues of social policy , one has at times a sense of being overwhelmed by the sheer extent of the work that needs to be done to support very old people and their carers , often reinforced by personal anxiety about one 's own relatives .
5 Corollary 1.9.15 If F ε Z[x] and if one ca n't write F as a product of polynomials , each of smaller degree and with integer coefficients , then one still ca n't write F as a product of polynomials each of smaller degree even if one is prepared to use polynomials with rational coefficients .
6 Even if one is rich …
7 It is also the tip of the iceberg in another sense , for this complex of wage levels and tax rates that we have been examining also leads to another obstacle for those on welfare being able to improve themselves by taking a job , even if one is available .
8 Two applications in respect of the same premises may be heard together , even if one is by a new applicant and the other is not , Such a situation arises , for example , when the present licence-holder and a person claiming , with the owner 's consent , to be a new tenant or occupant , both lodge conflicting claims for renewal .
9 Lifting the characters from the TV puppet studio onto the live stage takes a lot of adjustment , even if everything is prerecorded in America .
10 Moreover , even if what is needed is a review of the present state of laboratory-based and clinical aspects of the new reproductive technologies , it would be more appropriate to use the resources of universities , government agencies , and professional societies for this purpose .
11 ONE OF the most important lessons of game theory is that even if everyone is agreed on the most desirable course of action — for example , nuclear disarmament — a collection of individuals or nations acting independently may find it difficult to achieve the most desirable aims .
12 Even if nothing is said specifically , there is an implied term in your employment contract that you owe a duty to exercise reasonable care and skill in carrying out your job .
13 Even if someone is physically able to get to and from the toilet and meals unaided , this still allows no time for social care .
14 ‘ They think only about saving the guy 's life , so they chop the leg off by guillotine , even if he 's only lost a few toes . ’
15 No , even if he 's there he wo n't join in , he 'll think this is women 's business .
16 Having played on his position as the injured party , Lewis has achieved a result that , even if he 's truly aggrieved , suits both he and Bowe .
17 But but even if he 's uninformed why should n't he speak ?
18 He told me he 's infallibly able to recognize women even if he 's only seen them once .
19 Even if he 's not the new Night Mayor , he 's certainly up there on my list of notable detriments to the community . ’
20 Even if he 's your husband he can not go through the pain you went through and so can not know what it is like .
21 Even if he 's not there now , I suppose it 's possible they might know something . ’
22 Well that 's right , even if he 's not scoring goals he 's creating so much pressure and , and
23 The tournament doctor may be able to reduce the dislocation by twisting and pulling on the injured limb , but even if he is successful , that is the end of your day 's competition .
24 Modern technology has helped to ameliorate some of the worst risks , and insurance policies , which the more traditional farmer is loathe to take out ( even if he is aware of them ) can provide a buffer against absolute loss .
25 But his old friend ‘ the Professor ’ is obviously a scientist of note — and perhaps best of all , is fun and always using science to produce exciting things , even if he is often defeated by magic spells ( Fig. 3 ) .
26 Even if he is walking well , you may need to take a wheelchair in case he gets tired , or you can plan the outing so that you walk short distances between benches in the street or local park .
27 If the patient can get into the kneeling position and then balance on one knee while bringing the other leg forward , so that he can lever himself onto a chair , he will feel confident that he can always get up , even if he is alone at home .
28 He may have received psychotherapy , but has not yet undergone conversion surgery even if he is contemplating it .
29 He has at least some degree of control over his immediate circumstances , but even if he is unable to exert control in particular cases , he at least knows that his views and decisions count .
30 Once established , even man finds it difficult to change his trend of mind , even if he is aware that it is leading to his downfall .
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