Example sentences of "if it means a " in BNC.

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1 But if it means a return to the importance of family life in people 's reckoning , a respect for authority , and an appreciation of what is beautiful and god , surely we would all welcome a return to the old values .
2 Both keep going , even if it means a great effort and both keep their minds active by reading , talking and keeping up with what 's happening in the world .
3 The third member is only commensurate with the two modes of revelation if it means a charism , constantly in action throughout the Church , guiding true understanding and teaching it .
4 There should be a few outstanding British artists in both sections , even if it means a kind of devaluation of those British artists represented only in the national collections .
5 ‘ I know that 's terribly difficult for a Leo lady to do , but it must be worth it — especially if it means a lifetime of happiness . ’
6 In his column in the Scottish edition of the Sun newspaper today , Mr Sillars says : ‘ It is that position of political integrity the party must build on , even if it means a new collective leadership sooner rather than later . ’
7 Even if it means a few phone calls .
8 Then all resources are applied to this task — even if it means an excess of effort as judged by efficiency .
9 Most members of the Arab League would welcome a Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon , but not if it means an inter-Arab war .
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