Example sentences of "even if it " in BNC.
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| 1 | They 've liaised with other organisations to make sure I 've got somebody coming in , even if it 's only to make me something to eat . |
| 2 | According to King Hassan II and his government , the prison does not exist — or , even if it does , the people all love the King so much it would be unsafe to release the prisoners — they might be killed by the populace . |
| 3 | Even if the world looked different from that height , even if it looked changed , even if what on the ground seemed important was transformed into insignificance . |
| 4 | The implementation of liberty can stretch to keeping places of recreation closed on Sundays , upholding the rights of preachers to speak in public places even if it causes an affray , and opposing the development of catholic schools because their teachers do not communicate the Bible without priestly mediation . |
| 5 | Dear Harsnet , he wrote , I am not sure if this will reach you and I know that even if it does you will not reply . |
| 6 | However , even if it is a small field , all they have really learned is to position themselves by habit , using the local landmarks to help . |
| 7 | Try to get a small amount of airbrake on and keep the glider off the ground as long as you can , even if it floats a long way into the airfield . |
| 8 | Even if it is stopped by the guard , you can drop the kicking leg quickly to the mat and push the opponent over it . |
| 9 | Alex McLaggan and Mary have their own roof at Grandtully , even if it is next door to his father . |
| 10 | But he never succumbs to what Max Scheler termed ressentiment — that mixture of resentment and anger and injured pride that destroys so many , even if it were present in earlier years . |
| 11 | The success of Let Us Compare Mythologies confirmed Leonard in his decision to be a poet-writer , even if it did not relieve Masha of her concern for his future well being . |
| 12 | Do what the boss says even if it means annihilating yourself . ’ |
| 13 | Some shielding from sum , wind and rain should be provided even if it is just a capping to the board , and the whole fixed on some sheltered wall . |
| 14 | • It should be noted that this method does require some help , even if it is of the most menial nature . |
| 15 | In 1990–91 the minimum benefit someone could receive was 50p , however from April 1991 benefit will be paid even if it is less than 50p a week . |
| 16 | That is , a particular action ( even if it is only dancing ) . |
| 17 | A dancer coming forwards can convey a variety of meaning : giving a greeting ; asking a question , even if it is only an inquisitive movement of the head ; saying Yes , or agreeing with a nod or with a particular wave of the hand ; giving something with arms circling outwards , e.g. Natalia and the Tutor when they open their arms to each other ; or merely proffering a hand at the beginning of a dance , e.g. Paris offering his hand to Juliet . |
| 18 | Even if it seems inappropriately mentioned , any fall used as part of the design has to be carefully worked out . |
| 19 | Graham emphasised the fact that the breed needs plenty of mental exercise , too , even if it 's only basic obedience training . |
| 20 | Even if it is , some estates could take years to rehabilitate . |
| 21 | But this notion would probably do little to slow the emigration rate even if it were realised . |
| 22 | Even if it did , personal generosity simply can not cure basic social injustices . |
| 23 | IT IS CURIOUS how an intervening bid , even if it does not have any great pre-emptive value , can throw a spanner in the opponents ' works . |
| 24 | If few analysts follow it , the general tide of the market will wash the company away , even if it is countercyclical . |
| 25 | Contrary to Dr Francis Fukuyama 's analysis , published in The Independent on September 20 and 21 , ideological conflict is not the sole motor of history , and even if it were , this rich seam of dispute has yet to be fully exhausted . |
| 26 | Not as wild boar running free and doing untold damage to the countryside , as in Italy , France and Germany ; but as farmed wild boar which should ease your mind , even if it causes the farmers untold headaches . |
| 27 | Mr Lawson said he had always played straight with people , which was why the Government was so respected , ‘ even if it is not always loved by all the people ’ . |
| 28 | The president of the Writer 's Association , Hermann Kant , a central committee member , said the exodus of almost 50,000 refugees could not be blamed on the ‘ wicked class enemy ’ in West Germany : ‘ A defeat is a defeat even if it comes on the eve of a glorious celebration . ’ |
| 29 | But in a sense we were missing out by these sorts of policemen being unco-operative ( there were no policewomen like this ) , for those who have things to hide , even if it is only laziness , are a part of every police force . |
| 30 | Even if it can estimate potential market demand in a country , actual demand will not materialise unless a similar situation applies to product availability , pricing , quality etc in both countries . |