Example sentences of "but if it come " in BNC.

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1 It was true that Dimity appeared to fall in readily with any of Ella 's demands , but if it came to a matter of principle , then Dimity was unshaken .
2 But if it came to a pitched battle , the phalanx of heavily armed , well-mounted knights was a very formidable weapon .
3 But if it came on now …
4 But if it came to an argument — well , I looked at Rich and I could n't help myself .
5 But if it came unopened , unsealed , he would return the reply unsealed .
6 But if it came to the point where he thought he had nothing to lose , I do n't know what he would do . ’
7 She did n't want to die , but if it came to that she 'd rather go out fighting .
8 If the predator takes a wrong direction they remain in hiding until the danger is passed , but if it comes close again they wait until the last moment and then repeat the dash-and-hide movement .
9 I 'm not sure whether to believe this or not , but if it comes , I 'm told that ‘ everything concerning this publication will be kept under wraps like last time ’ .
10 But if it comes on very suddenly or the swelling from retained fluid is very pronounced , it is a sign of pre-eclampsia and will require medical attention .
11 " Stop talking " can be seen as plain common sense if everyone is talking at once , but if it comes from an over-talkative mother with a shy child it can have serious consequences on the child 's character .
12 I 'll bring one in on Tuesday , in case , but if it comes on on the weekend I 'm gon na tape it .
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