Example sentences of "especially if it [is] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is therefore not surprising that incidents and accidents happen when this kind of situation occurs , especially if it is during an early off-field landing when the pilot is under pressure . |
| 2 | Rechem believes the results to be unscientific , and under the new agreement will be able to append its own commentary to the council 's existing document , especially if it is to form part of a submission to the European Commission . |
| 3 | A horse that is underfed is likely to be dull and lethargic ; whereas an overfed horse which has too little exercise , especially if it is fed grain , is likely to be over-excited and silly . |
| 4 | Sometimes it helps if the person who is holding the horse , pats the horse on the neck in exact time to the farrier hammering on its foot — especially if it is the actual hammering that worries the horse the most . |
| 5 | Condensation is particularly likely to occur where natural air circulation is restricted — for example , in the corners of rooms , or behind furniture ( especially if it is built in against a cold outside wall ) . |
| 6 | The opposite palazzo is private , but the view to the small arcaded courtyard , especially if it is sunlit , is enough to make you yearn to have spent time in Renaissance Milan . |
| 7 | A damp patch on a chimney breast can also be due to condensation forming within the flue , especially if it is a disused chimney with fireplaces blocked up . |
| 8 | If pre-baiting is carried out conscientiously , bream can be taught to take practically any edible matter , but there is little chance of success if almost all other anglers on that water are using something else , especially if it is the same alternative food . |
| 9 | The cry of the human infant ( and this effect applies especially if it is one 's own ) is pitched at a level , and varied in such a way , as to be nigh impossible to ignore or get used to . |
| 10 | Sore throat every time they breathe cold air when overheated , especially if it is cold damp air . |
| 11 | As a double-check you should read through a document after it has been printed , especially if it is going to be sent to an important customer . |
| 12 | When you meet somebody , especially if it is the first time of meeting , your senses are working flat out to process all the data . |
| 13 | PPs at the basic level are unlikely to beat even a moderately good occupational pension scheme , and anyone in a good scheme — especially if it is inflation proofed like those in the public services — would be unwise to move out . |
| 14 | Also , like any other electrical wiring , especially if it is run underground , coaxial cable can be affected by damp . |
| 15 | At this point it may — especially if it is a spotted skunk — perform a handstand , rearing on to its front legs with its hind legs held high in the air . |
| 16 | The experiment at Ife suggests that it is a myth to believe that early introduction of English medium ( especially if it is badly handled ) can be correlated with eventual better performance in English . |
| 17 | The explanation is that , given a totally unvarying diet over a long period of time , especially if it is from kittenhood right through into adult life , a cat 's ‘ food variety mechanism ’ gets worn down and is finally switched off altogether . |
| 18 | What is more , you can never be sure who will be asked for their opinion of you after you have left , especially if it is a question of whether or not you will fit in well with the rest of the staff . |
| 19 | Do not wear excessive jewellery , especially if it is the sort which jangles . |
| 20 | you are not dealt with sympathetically ( especially if it is a matter which is causing you emotional distress ) ; |
| 21 | As your tank is large , and none of the stock is overly small , your Bichirs should be fine in your set-up , especially if it is well-planted . |
| 22 | Even though I make fun of it , and it 's not my favourite music , that does n't mean that it 's less valid than bands who last a long time , especially if it is enjoyed . |
| 23 | Swallow your principles and try to impress on a potential employer , especially if it is a small business , that you have arrangements for all eventualities , including if your child is sick . |
| 24 | A statement from any employee who could help prove this point would be valuable for the prosecution , especially if it is suspected the defence will deny the alleged purpose . |
| 25 | But positive attitudes can turn into negative ones on arrival in an unfamiliar land especially if it is customary for expatriates not to mix socially with local people but for locals and expatriates to live in separate communities . |
| 26 | The wife may be unable to get a job and may have little opportunity to work in the house especially if it is customary for servants to do all cooking and housework . |
| 27 | The caller from the agency may plead and cajole you into agreeing to accept the job , especially if it is a last minute booking and they are desperate for someone . |
| 28 | Your dog may be rather nervous of being washed and will need to be trained accordingly , especially if it is to have a career in the show ring , where careful preparation is so vital . |
| 29 | Choose a special canine shampoo , and use this in accordance with the instructions , especially if it is medicated and active against parasites such as fleas , for example . |
| 30 | The temperature within a car with its windows closed can rise rapidly to fatal levels , literally in minutes , especially if it is parked in direct sunshine . |