Example sentences of "even [conj] [pron] [vb past] [pron] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | And even if they meant him no threat , how could the Lord Owen be sure of it ? |
| 2 | I am saying this to show you the other side of Basil — this firmness — this absolute integrity — if you believe in a thing lie would say , even if it made him a bit unpopular , which I think is marvellous . |
| 3 | ‘ Katherine , I am glad we had that little talk before dinner , even if it made me a trifle nervous . |
| 4 | He had no doubt it was one of the verderers ' horses and that it was dying ; indeed , even as he watched it the spasmodic movements seemed weaker and less purposeful . |
| 5 | Suddenly she knew the answer , even as she asked herself the question , and realised what she had to do . |
| 6 | Although even as she said it the thought rushed through her mind that that was exactly what she was doing now . |
| 7 | On the lower rung of legal self-determination the grant of customary franchises might be in a lord 's interests , for it could secure his revenues in perpetuity , even as it barred him the chance of arbitrary exaction ; besides , an early concession might prevent more explosive demands later . |
| 8 | But his concentration was poor these days : he could hardly keep his mind on anything for more than a moment … and even when he heard what the Padre said it made no sense … " the Editor of The Times as wise as God Himself ! " |
| 9 | Now , they smiled , standing with fingers entwined , bodies touching , and even when he left her the smile would remain and she would save her tears until his train was out of sight , trying not to think of the brave goodbye that might be their last . |
| 10 | Even though it cost us the life of a very good agent . ’ |
| 11 | entire market price even though it cost us the business at this point in time . |