Example sentences of "[adj] if it [is] [vb pp] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The report — which has taken more than a year to prepare in one of the most complex inquiries undertaken by Sir Anthony 's office — will address the question of when the department first became negligent if it is shown to have been aware of the possible difficulties . |
| 2 | The expression herring and common gulls illustrates this point well , because it is normal if common is taken to identify a particular species of gull ( in which case it is not a semantic constituent ) , but odd if it is taken to mean ‘ not rare ’ . |
| 3 | One important principle is that information is only valuable if it is used to inform decisions and actions that positively influence health . |
| 4 | It can also become pitted if it is left soaking overnight . |
| 5 | The same applies to lecture material and lever-arch files but becomes too onerous if it is applied to thin journals . |
| 6 | The relationship should still be special and unique , but it will only survive as something good and precious if it is allowed to grow into a friendship between equals . |
| 7 | The more countries for which patent protection is sought the more expensive the operation becomes but the expense may be worthwhile if it is intended to exploit the invention internationally . |