Example sentences of "if it [is] [verb] " in BNC.

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61 If it is assumed that the Earth 's magnetic field was of this form in the past , then it is possible to estimate the position of the magnetic pole for rocks of known ages ( dated by radiometric methods ) by measuring their palaeomagnetism .
62 If it is assumed that the alternative to investing in equity is to invest in bonds , then , in the long run , it would be expected that the returns to these two investments would be equal after allowing for risk differentials .
63 Eliminating between these equations gives or on separately equating the real and imaginary parts The second of these two relations simplifies to and substitution of this condition into the first yields Equations ( 8.34 ) and ( 8.35 ) , representing the conditions that must be satisfied to procure total rejection , become much simpler if it is assumed that , for they then reduce to Evidently , if and , total rejection occurs at a frequency close to .
64 This means that in the case of a community service order , the court which revokes the order must sentence the offender to a sentence which would have been available on the occasion when the community service order was made , and if it is considering whether the offender qualifies for a custodial sentence for the purposes of Criminal Justice Act 1982 , s.1(4) and 1(4A) , must consider his history and attitude on the day when the original order was made .
65 Any visual task is rendered more difficult and fatiguing if it is undertaken in poor lighting .
66 Further the ethical positivist will reject the move towards giving the organs of international law teeth of a physical sort to any significant degree , on the grounds that this undermines the ethical authority of the system and in present circumstances renders impossible the move towards the developments required in international law if it is to act as an acceptable method of dispute resolution .
67 If it is cut crosswise , across the bias of the cloth , which gives fluidity and firmness it will hang straight .
68 The transponders can sound an alarm if the animal is killed and can also be implanted in the rhino 's horn , allowing it , and the poachers , to be tracked if it is cut off .
69 We may be totally unable to recall an event or a fact but recognise it and all its context immediately if it is presented .
70 A reader will be prepared to accept an insight if it is presented as fiction , that is , as something a fictional character observes .
71 Top juniors are capable of beginning to detect differences between two pieces of evidence , if it is presented at a simple language level , and even bias and attitudes to events .
72 A 100-kg sow will produce 8 litres , more if it is feeding a litter .
73 Do n't join in if it is getting hurtful .
74 If it is getting difficult you can see what 's going to happen , they 're going to think oh well I wo n't go to town today , I 'll go to the corner shop and manage .
75 Graydon will have to move fast if it is to enable to NCM to compete with TI 's credit limit underwriting on UK exposures .
76 Labour must now display some political creativity if it is to offset the effects of Major 's plans for Toryism .
77 In disease , even a small stimulus , if it is aligned with the healing process of the individual , will have an effect .
78 If it is to succeed in partnering Jaguar , then it is important for GM to be seen as a ‘ good citizen ’ of the UK .
79 No matter how small the practice may be , it must be financially managed if it is to succeed .
80 Living under the same roof permanently will need working at , and sacrifices will have to be made on both sides if it is to succeed .
81 Fostering for disabled children can be a satisfactory alternative , but studies in Britain and the USA demonstrate the need for very careful and supportive work if it is to succeed .
82 Finally , even if a government was prepared to use positive discrimination measures more vigorously and adopt a policy of staff direction in employment , it will need to make private provision illegal if it is to succeed in equalising the geographical distribution of services .
83 It is readily acknowledged that QIP needs management support if it is to succeed .
84 If it is mounted instead in a flexible arm or frame , the working distance can be adjusted .
85 If it is mounted over the sink , a normal swivelling outlet spout is used .
86 If our body is becoming too warm — through sunbathing , for example — then the air is a ‘ pleasant breeze' ; if it is tending to be rather cool — seated in wintertime — then the air is a ‘ draught ’ .
87 A guarantee is of value only if it is honoured .
88 First of all , an orchestra , if it is functioning in the best way , is a creative unit .
89 And , again , if it is functioning well , it is possible to see this reflected in the bearing and in the expressions of the players whilst they are making music .
90 For these reasons , the Siamese has to be kept calm and healthy if it is to retain its beautiful sealpoint pattern .
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