Example sentences of "if it [is] just " in BNC.
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| 1 | Some shielding from sum , wind and rain should be provided even if it is just a capping to the board , and the whole fixed on some sheltered wall . |
| 2 | Myself and a mate are making a video in the hope of sponsorship , even if it is just some wheels or something . |
| 3 | Everyone has some quality they like , even if it is just that you are kind to animals . |
| 4 | However , if it is just a matter of not liking the doctor , or of finding his attitude casual , there would be no point in exposing your elderly parent to the trauma of a ‘ post-mortem ’ on the death of their doctor/patient relationship . |
| 5 | The first four months of 1993 could be a tricky time for family relationships and an acrimonious parting of the ways can not be ruled out — even if it is just a temporary estrangement . |
| 6 | I mean , you might think ‘ well , what goes on in the staffroom does n't get round to the kids ’ but it does , it does , even if it is just through the teacher 's own attitude . |
| 7 | Thus , an individual merger might be seen , as an individual merger , to be totally innocuous , but if it is just one more merger among a spate , then the overall trend towards the monopolisation of industry in general may be worrying . |
| 8 | If it is just a consequence of the new system … no worries : - ) |
| 9 | You know , and if it is just the way it happens , particularly when you get a er , an envelope with says here you are , have free drinks , you know that some people , they do n't drink at all so they can go to somebody else and say here you are . |
| 10 | There is a definite spark between Vronsky and Anna at their first meeting and they are affected by each other even if it is just subconsciously . |
| 11 | ‘ All these things recently , I do n't know if it 's just bad luck or me being stupid or what . ’ |
| 12 | Even if it 's just a fantasy … |
| 13 | My hair is brown , it 's got a hint-of-tint on it right now , so it 's slightly coppery ; my eyes are grey , my skin is very pale , I look blotchy without make-up so I always wear a tiny bit , even if it 's just powder . |
| 14 | Even if it 's just a casual look — say , jeans , a T-shirt and a sweater — then generally I 've thought it through : which lipstick would look best , some subtle jewellery . |
| 15 | Then , reverting to his chosen , statesmanlike stance , he added : ‘ Anyway , we should not be talking about it as if it 's just bread and circuses . |
| 16 | If it 's just for yourself and you fall off and hurt yourself you can pull out , and nobody 's the worse off , but if you 're in a team you 've got to get round else the whole team is in the cart . |
| 17 | It also offers superior distortion sounds , which leads me to my conclusion that if it 's just a simple , workable sound processor you 're looking for , with the least financial outlay , then the ME-6 will do the job . |
| 18 | Even if it 's just ten minutes a day , allocate some time for your self-esteem programme . |
| 19 | These questions are often opening gambits for a negotiation of some sort , even if it 's just for interest and approval from one another . |
| 20 | Your stringer should be able to explain these terms and more — and understanding some of the stringers ' buzz words can be useful , even if it 's just to impress your friends . |
| 21 | I wonder if it 's just some sub-conscious thing that my casualness is really just wanting to be recognised … ’ |
| 22 | ‘ But understand , from my side , that I 'd like to see her once a fortnight , if it 's just for an hour , and that whatever holidays the other bairns have , she 's got to have the same . |
| 23 | ‘ If there 's a protected species of plant at the top of relatively new routes which happen to be of good quality , then we 've got a really complex problem to manage , ’ Bill Wright commented , ‘ but if it 's just cotton grass , then the damage done by agricultural pesticides is probably much greater . ’ |
| 24 | ‘ If it 's just productivity applications or Windows that you want , you should stay where you are ’ , said Stuart , who said that ICL would certainly be looking at NT when it emerges . |
| 25 | Even if it 's just a starter and a Perrier . |
| 26 | I do n't have to look too far back in there when we started this whole process , four or five years of throwing it all up in the air to say that I felt every pupil could comment in some way , something that they had enjoyed , something they felt they 'd been successful at , something they felt they found difficult , something that had pleased them , surely every child could comment on wo , if it 's just one of those things |
| 27 | If it 's just a |
| 28 | I do n't know if it 's just that I 'm missing you … |
| 29 | And if it 's just a matter of lots of calculations , any sort of processor will polish it off in next to no time . ’ |
| 30 | " Because if it 's just pride , that 's silly . |