Example sentences of "[vb pp] if it [is] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Because mathematical skills are perceived as being easy to define and to recognise , and because such skills are perceived to be relevant , schools may be attacked if it is believed that they are not teaching such skills effectively . |
| 2 | In addition , the new section captures the essence of the old law , that the conduct is caught if it is intended or likely to provoke others to cause unlawful violence . |
| 3 | Photographic and/or medical evidence could be considered if it is thought that the injuries would be difficult to prove . |
| 4 | I for one will be happy to be stopped and searched if it is going to help protect us from terrorist bombs . |
| 5 | The main programming problems are likely to arise in the correct timing of the phase excitation changes ; the program segment responsible for the time delay between Steps must be carefully written if it is to provide accurate timing , as well as perform a useful secondary function . |
| 6 | The transponders can sound an alarm if the animal is killed and can also be implanted in the rhino 's horn , allowing it , and the poachers , to be tracked if it is cut off . |
| 7 | Perhaps for this reason above any other , aromatherapy has sometimes been dismissed out of hand by a few dyed-in-the-wool traditionalists because they believe a certain amount of discomfort must be felt if it 's to do us any good ! |
| 8 | This enables pertinent Objections to be lodged if it is felt the same are relevant . |
| 9 | An election made after the two-year statutory time limit , but as soon as possible given the circumstances , will be accepted if it is made because a relevant and uncorrected Revenue error has resulted in the partners or their agent being misled about whether the requirements of the legislation have been met . |
| 10 | Wholesale changes will need to be made if it is to administer a new form of tax as well . |
| 11 | An order under section 2 may also not be made if it is shown that the request infringes the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom or is otherwise prejudicial to the United Kingdom ; on these matters a certificate of the Secretary of State is conclusive . |
| 12 | The social system has certain basic needs which must be met if it is to survive . |
| 13 | They assume that society has certain basic needs or functional prerequisites which must be met if it is to survive . |
| 14 | Mrs Dennison looked up from her plate a little flushed and said : ‘ I 'm always suspicious of the excuse that a sin is justified if it 's done to benefit someone we love . |
| 15 | Any programme targeted on an explicit need can be justified if it is followed through with adequate resources . |
| 16 | Nor can generalised criticism be justified if it is based on one isolated incident . |
| 17 | Althusser faces this question , but warns that it has to be carefully formulated if it is to illuminate the process of the production of knowledges . |
| 18 | The sculpture received a fresh coat of paint in 1975 and will be repainted if it is scratched or damaged . |
| 19 | ( The discrepancy could perhaps be explained if it is assumed that there is also a weak preference to continue with the first-named character . ) |
| 20 | Where such a movement has occurred , or there has been rumour and speculation , the Panel should be consulted if it is proposed not to make an immediate announcement . |
| 21 | Straightforward leave applications are often decided without an oral hearing ; but even when there is a hearing in order to clarify issues , leave proceedings are meant to be very brief : a recent practice statement requires special notice to be given if it is anticipated that the leave application will last for more than 30 minutes . |
| 22 | Thirstless and usually is irritated if it is offered ; the child only grunts . |
| 23 | It 's all so predictable but I 'm f—ed if it 's gon na stop me . ’ |
| 24 | A investment overview may be enclosed if it is thought appropriate . |
| 25 | The indication that the package will be issued as a product serves a useful function for Quality Assurance , as more stringent quality checks can be performed if it is known that the package is intended for issue . |
| 26 | The indication that the package will be issued as a product serves a useful function for Quality Assurance , as more stringent quality checks can be performed if it is known that the package is intended for issue . |
| 27 | Other methods can be used if it is desired to give him only an equitable interest in the land . |
| 28 | A specially inked ribbon must be used if it is typed ; handwriting or drawings require the use of a special pen . |
| 29 | The first trap for young reporters is to assume that responsibility for a libel can be avoided if it is made in an attributed quotation . |
| 30 | It means that the instrument in question requires positively to be approved if it is to become or , more usually , remain in force as law . |