Example sentences of "and even if [pron] [verb] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 And even if one wanted to at a bird observatory , one would find it difficult to lie in .
2 He says what he believes to be true and even if one disagrees with him , his uncompromising stances are vastly preferable to some of the gobbledy-gook that comes from some sections of the countryside establishment or those who change their views from year to year .
3 He does n't smoke or drink , and even if he wanted to , two heart attacks and a by-pass operation have made the decision for him .
4 The fuse would destroy itself , the gunpowder explode , poor Cosmas 's legs would be shattered , and even if he wanted to , the fire spread so quickly as to prevent his escape .
5 No one was within earshot , they were miles from anywhere , it seemed , and even if she jumped in the river and swam for it the chance that she would outmanoeuvre him in the water was slim .
6 And even if you remain in the same location , you could still feel unsettled .
7 My Lords , I , I do realise and I have to be satisfied with that erm and I shall do my best , but if I could just make my absolutely clear , simple proposition that I was seeking to perform is that if you are seeking to amend the law i i it ought to be possible for those who are seeking to understand the Government 's intentions to find out relatively easily what the law is and I suggest it 's very far from easy and even if you get to it , it 's not at all easy to understand .
8 A soft dog would cower , perhaps holding his foot up to let you know that he has been hurt and even if you move towards him to apologize , he will move away with a worried expression .
9 Now it 's very late , and even if you feel like standing there playing games , I do n't . ’
10 And even if I go to bed I ca n't sleep .
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