Example sentences of "only if [pron] [vb -s] [conj] " in BNC.

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1 Only if one believes that the prospect of privatization is the only way to improve management performance in nationalized industries can one attribute the benefit to privatization itself .
2 Only if he feels that a private sector or B R management would be er frightened off bidding , and he knew that there were viable bids in play
3 ( 4 ) The sheriff may uphold an appeal under this section only if he considers that the licensing board in arriving at its decision : a ) erred in law ; b ) based its decision on any incorrect material fact ; c ) acted contrary to natural justice ; or d ) exercised its discretion in an unreasonable manner .
4 No matter for how long a period lifers are detained , the Home Secretary will release those people only if he considers that it is safe to do so .
5 It the statement is taken in this way , a hearer should assent to it only if he believes that I have the belief .
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