Example sentences of "[vb pp] if it be [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Another fairly important change was that a review by a review board should be discontinued if it was established that the inspector 's report did not adversely affect the reputation of the person who applied for the review . |
| 2 | Omitting external glutamate ( Fig. 1 a ) or sodium ( Fig. 1 b ) abolished this pH o change , as would be expected if it were produced by glutamate uptake . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | Photographic and/or medical evidence could be considered if it is thought that the injuries would be difficult to prove . |
| 6 | I for one will be happy to be stopped and searched if it is going to help protect us from terrorist bombs . |
| 7 | Both the Whitby Keelboat Society and the Whitby Coblemen 's Association came forward with their support , and suggested the service would be better attended if it was held in July when more of the boats would be in port . |
| 8 | 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 . |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | 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 ! |
| 11 | This enables pertinent Objections to be lodged if it is felt the same are relevant . |
| 12 | 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 . |
| 13 | An order for payment out will be needed whenever the money in court is accepted if it was paid in by one of two or more defendants . |
| 14 | Wholesale changes will need to be made if it is to administer a new form of tax as well . |
| 15 | 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 . |
| 16 | Deductions were often made if it was considered that the widow had overspent on her husband 's funeral , or if mothers were not keeping their houses sufficiently clean . |
| 17 | The social system has certain basic needs which must be met if it is to survive . |
| 18 | They assume that society has certain basic needs or functional prerequisites which must be met if it is to survive . |
| 19 | This concern could , however , be easily met if it were made clear that fines would only be recommended by the OFT as a matter of course where a company had evidently breached one of the prohibitions . |
| 20 | 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 . |
| 21 | Any programme targeted on an explicit need can be justified if it is followed through with adequate resources . |
| 22 | Nor can generalised criticism be justified if it is based on one isolated incident . |
| 23 | 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 . |
| 24 | The sculpture received a fresh coat of paint in 1975 and will be repainted if it is scratched or damaged . |
| 25 | ( The discrepancy could perhaps be explained if it is assumed that there is also a weak preference to continue with the first-named character . ) |
| 26 | 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 . |
| 27 | 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 . |
| 28 | Thirstless and usually is irritated if it is offered ; the child only grunts . |
| 29 | Tutors may wish to explore how it would be treated if it was used for the business and for family use to illustrate that these decisions are not always so clear cut . |
| 30 | But they did not want change and the link to be forged if it were to lead on to wild and radical measures for democracy , equality , and a social revolution that would threaten their larger position of power within the developing economy . |