Example sentences of "be if it [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | How much easier and clearer it might have been if it had been possible to say that both parents and husband were equally concerned and that they might all talk together . |
| 2 | This is in part due to practice ; but there is also an influence of maturation , for if a chick is prevented from pecking at food during its second day , it will still be better at pecking on its third than on its first day ( Figure 3.5 ) but it will not be as accurate as it would have been if it had been allowed to practise . |
| 3 | The Chief Constable fussed around the Bishop , the press had been shut up , or anyway given a damn sight less than they would have been if it had n't been a priest 's body , or rather , head . |
| 4 | Forgetting the past is obviously not the positive action it ought to be if it results in waves of violence towards anyone perceived as not sufficiently ‘ German ’ . |
| 5 | A reasonable guide will be if it produces results near to or better than those predicted by equation ( 6.3 ) . |
| 6 | It would n't be if it fell , would it ! |
| 7 | THE only way men could be relied on to take the proposed male contraceptive pill would be if it enlarged certain parts of their anatomy in the way the female pill enlarges breasts . |
| 8 | According to this , we can best assess the intrinsic value of something if we ask how good or bad a thing it would be if it existed in complete isolation . |
| 9 | An obvious example would be if it reached a decision in flagrant breach of the rules of natural justice . |
| 10 | What would your ‘ payoffs ’ be if it came true ? |
| 11 | The scene of Essex 's rebellion , in which the Earl never appears , has been judged unfavourably , especially the running commentary provided by the blind ballad-singer.I wonder how widely praised this scene would be if it had issued from the hands of Brecht or one of his collaborators . |
| 12 | And punished it certainly will be if it attempts to climb after having its claws removed , for it will no longer have any grip in its feet . |
| 13 | The most damaging effect of the Education Reform Act would be if it snuffed out teachers ' belief that it is worthwhile thinking and talking about what they are doing . |
| 14 | Convert or sceptic , the philosphy seems to be if it works for you , it 's worth paying for the privilege . |
| 15 | ‘ The major benefit of the budget will be if it improves confidence . |
| 16 | Well i by definition it must be if it excludes all A classes for example . |
| 17 | ‘ The only way that 's going to happen is if it receives wholehearted support from the clubs , ’ he said . |
| 18 | The real value of this book to you is if it helps you live more confidently as a Christian in school . |
| 19 | It is not a measure of price for no matter how cheap a product is if it does not achieve the desired result it is expensive . |
| 20 | but what I 'm saying is if it happens , |
| 21 | In all then , Telecom would probably have outlaid £14m — allowing for very modest fees on the purchase — before it actually laid one brick , and that is if it got planning permission . |
| 22 | A third reason for being able to open your dog 's mouth easily is if it swallows a bone , or a ball becomes stuck here . |
| 23 | The only maxim that connects it all formulated in California , now available near you is if it feels good , believe it . |
| 24 | The only fly in the ointment is if it starts at seven , it 's going to be a bit of a rush . |
| 25 | The only way that 's going to happen is if it looks like a professional West End production . |
| 26 | The general rule is if it looks bad , it probably is bad , so let's get it right . |
| 27 | let me , the o the other thing we can do is if it 's broken the shop can send it back but the man , the other person pays . |
| 28 | It 's if it goes where you want it to that 's hard . |
| 29 | That 's if it had any sockets upstairs ! |
| 30 | If it 's if it seems solid |