Example sentences of "[am/are] [adj] when it [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We respond to all four strongly , but cats are weak when it comes to sweet tastes . |
| 2 | They are stingy when it comes to overheads : in most discount stores , there are few staff in sight and goods are sold out of the boxes they come in . |
| 3 | The trouble is local authorities are autonomous when it comes to applying trading standards but Haverfordwest seems out of step with other councils on the issue . |
| 4 | ‘ Jamie says you 're ruthless when it comes to getting what you want . ’ |
| 5 | I am sure when it opens in May 1992 , golfers will appreciate its outstanding beauty . |
| 6 | Sarella smiled happily , pushing her other feelings aside and admitting , ‘ I 'm superstitious when it comes to work . |
| 7 | I 'm old-fashioned when it comes to musicals , usually drawing the line after Sigmund Romberg . |
| 8 | The biggest snag , says Mr Moore , is that some of the company 's employees expect too much of the new system , and are disappointed when it fails to deliver miracles . |