Example sentences of "if [verb] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , ‘ I invite nobody into my soul ’ he declares , as if to banish the exhibitionist thought.44 And then if the search for suffering is allowed to eclipse the rest , we are back with Marmeladov squinnying into the bottom of his vodka jug ; whereas Stavrogin saying he wants to forgive himself might be Raskolnikov pondering retrospectively , selfcritically , on his admission of guilt at the police station . |
| 2 | One argument is that if building the CIT involves cutting into present research programmes then it may be preferable to run the present experiments for longer . |
| 3 | The point is , I know solicitors individually are totally immoral ’ — Gerald nodded assent as if accepting a compliment ‘ — and I suppose , as with any other bunch of thieves , there is honour among you . ’ |
| 4 | She choked out Rosalba 's message , that he should meet her there , in the same place , tomorrow , that he should come , as if to light a candle , and she would be there , doing the same thing , early , before the morning Mass . |
| 5 | She looked at Sir John more guardedly , as if realising the coroner was not the fool he liked to appear . |
| 6 | I lowered my head quickly , as if to acknowledge the truth spoken by the old woman Khadija when she heard of my decision to travel to London . |
| 7 | As he went to the net , he raised one finger in the air as if to acknowledge the banners that proclaimed him No 1 — he might not be but the way he played last night he could be again soon . |
| 8 | If to carry the comparison further one consults the ranking order of precious stones current in mid-Victorian times set out in Kluge 's handbook of 1860 , one still finds some degree of continuity but notable changes in ranking order . |
| 9 | ‘ There were the customary acclamations from the populace as I rode in procession to the Guildhall this morning — indeed it seemed to me that my subjects had never before greeted me with such enthusiasm , ’ Edward told her , gazing into the fire as if reliving the morning 's events . |
| 10 | I think Wilko would accept if offerred the job . |
| 11 | But , when you do check , make certain that you have maintained straight and level flight just previously , and that you continue to do so if re-setting the DI . |
| 12 | This new , familiar girl fussed around the table , patting at the rotting food as if plumping a baby 's eiderdown , waiting , waiting , waiting for the guests to arrive . |
| 13 | In seminars held there last Thursday and Friday two groups of scientists announced what may turn out to be the first evidence of CERN 's greatest discovery yet , a particle known simply by the letter W. If proven the discovery will vindicate all those who pushed for the means to make it possible . |
| 14 | Although this slowed progress down and was , it must be admitted , somewhat disappointing , I only had to remind myself what effort would have been needed if using a mallet . |
| 15 | If using a longer message or saying , you could insert thin decorative lines between each line of text . |
| 16 | If using a cone , spray again at regular intervals . |
| 17 | If using a large specimen plant the tank will generally look less contrived if this is place just off-centre . |
| 18 | If using a microwave , break the chocolate up and heat on defrost for 3 min . |
| 19 | If using a Direction Indicator , make sure that it is synchronised with the Magnetic Compass . |
| 20 | Start the engine and simply run over the blocks as if using a vacuum cleaner . |
| 21 | If using a record anywhere near the performers the vibration can cause the needle to jump . |
| 22 | If using a tiny paper bag , you can just hold it between your middle and index finger and push the top down with your thumb . |
| 23 | If using the latter method cover pots with a sheet of glass — turned daily to disperse condensation — topped with paper . |
| 24 | If using the existing door frame , remove the old door and its hinges |
| 25 | If using the stove on the ground , cut away long grass and stand the burner on a pad of aluminium kitchen foil . |
| 26 | Finally , to attach the pelmet to the board , either attach the firm side of the touch-and-close fastener to the top edge of the board with steel tacks , if using the first method above , or place a strong drawing pin through each pocket on the tape and into the top edge of the board , bending the returns round the ends of the board . |
| 27 | Selectivity affects variables or attributes that influence the outcome or the dependent variable : the problem is , if using the experimental mock-up , to separate out this initial selectivity from the impact of the institution , in this case , the military . |
| 28 | This would be very sensible if using an expensive substrate such as glass beads . |
| 29 | TIP : if using an expensive substrate , use a thin layer for show . |
| 30 | So , if using an agency , make sure you find out the following facts : |