Example sentences of "a [noun] if it [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Well Fred 's got my Graham Thomas because it really is a superb rose but as well as that I would go for hybrid musk and I think of all the hybrid musk , my favourite is Felicia because of that silvery pink , lovely double shaped flower and that is very very heavily scented and I would have to have the bourbon rose the th the double white creamy white bourbon rose , if , you could almost eat that , that wo n't get more than about six foot and you can prune it to keep it in shape a bit if it begins to get too straggly . |
| 2 | The tribunal will only allow a trader 's appeal against such a direction if it considers that Customs could not reasonably have been satisfied : for example , if Customs have ignored a relevant matter or if they have taken an irrelevant matter into account . |
| 3 | But they are no longer sure what they can do to prevent a break-up if it comes . |
| 4 | If you work for a large company , with plenty of in-house techies to repair a computer if it goes wrong , or you are competent — and confident — enough to fix it yourself , then you could be justified in buying cheap and taking a risk . |
| 5 | A loan stock convertible into ordinary shares has the advantage that it enables the holder to retain the security of being a creditor if it wishes , while offering a share in capital growth on conversion . |
| 6 | He could not guarantee he would be able to deliver it on the day and she billed it as a surprise film so she could show a reserve if it failed to arrive . |
| 7 | Or even a vegetable if it comes to that ? ’ |
| 8 | A walking , talking compendium of that great paradox of apartheid which has at its heart the maxim that crime is n't a crime if it supports and strengthens the system . |
| 9 | A succession of full chords for wind and horns bears a rather oppressive resemblance to the sound of a harmonium if it continues for many bars without relief . |
| 10 | The match could n't have been more of a thriller if it had been written in Hollywood . |
| 11 | But she would look rather a fool if it did turn out to be only one of the children from the village . |
| 12 | Our press date prevents us giving details of this run but it must have been quite a spectacle if it went ahead as reported , and would have provided a fitting finale to an outstanding season of operations . |
| 13 | A diagnosis of AIDS may cause a crisis if it reveals hidden sexuality or drug-using behaviours . |
| 14 | Other symptoms were deemed to be present if they occurred on at least a quarter of the days or occasions , except that passage of mucus was taken as a symptom if it had ever occurred ( this being normal clinical practice ) . |
| 15 | To light it at arms length and then to stand well away while it fires and never return to a firework if it does n't seem to go off . |
| 16 | It is a reasonable assumption that people will find it easier to accept a product if it appears in a context into which they could fit themselves , being used by people whom they could — or would like to — resemble . |
| 17 | There are some newspapers which simply will not use a picture if it has any brand identification whatsoever . |
| 18 | There are at least two situations where this is likely to occur : ( 1 ) where the aim in making the investment is to be ready to take advantage of a development if it occurs , and ( 2 ) where the investment is in the latest technology . |
| 19 | Is there a chance if it changes so rapidly , that there could never be a vaccine for the whole strain , for the whole H I V virus . |
| 20 | LIFESPAN will not accept a module if it does not scan correctly . |
| 21 | The Act assumes that a company probably will maintain a register if it issues debenture stock or a series of debentures and the Act contains provisions , similar to , but not identical with , those relating to the membership register , concerning where the register shall be kept and who shall be entitled to inspect and obtain copies of it . |
| 22 | Most people prefer to avoid pursuing a claim if it means going to court because of the expense , which can sometimes end up being more than the amount of money in dispute . |
| 23 | the toggle fish on to use for a week if it cures the |
| 24 | Married life would be a drudgery if it consisted only of leaving all that had previously become important to us . |
| 25 | ‘ We would have taken the same action and taken a prosecution if it had been any other film which had been shown without the consent of the licence-holder . ’ |
| 26 | The MSHA has the power to close down a mine if it finds too much dust in the air . |
| 27 | On 1 May 1937 , the National Executive of the Labour Party warned the Federation that it would be automatically disaffiliated within a month if it did not alter its constitution . |
| 28 | The tone could not be more seductive ; he could coo like a dove if it helped to get what he wanted . |
| 29 | But he had been very kind to her the past few weeks , and she knew he was right , that the showing would be a fiasco if it went on this way . |
| 30 | But even it would do itself a favour if it took the Tippex to its business stationery and removed that redundant word ‘ Centre ’ . |