Example sentences of "if [verb] an " in BNC.
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| 1 | This would be very sensible if using an expensive substrate such as glass beads . |
| 2 | TIP : if using an expensive substrate , use a thin layer for show . |
| 3 | So , if using an agency , make sure you find out the following facts : |
| 4 | ‘ He was n't cruel , really , ’ she said , as if defying an invisible accuser . |
| 5 | Grim if producing an infant damages one 's thinking processes for good and all . ’ |
| 6 | If given an invitation to stalk , however , he jumps at it . |
| 7 | But if loving parents freely admit that they would have chosen to let the child die if given the choice , it is clear that the vast majority of parents would take this view if given an option by the doctor concerned . |
| 8 | ‘ What was it , Jessamy ? ’ he asked , and his dark brown eyes bored into hers , as if demanding an answer . |
| 9 | Thomas cleared his throat , as if dislodging an embarrassment . |
| 10 | All the above chords , if transposed a fifth lower , are suitable for the viola , and , if transposed an octave and a fifth lower , for the cello also . |
| 11 | He had brought his fist down on the table , leant forward and , speaking quietly , as if swearing an oath , had promised , ‘ There 'll be lots of men in this war , and there 'll be money too . |
| 12 | But try telling that to the actor who reads : ‘ He delivers every line with a monotonous tenor bark as if addressing an audience of deaf eskimos . ’ |
| 13 | Her heart was hammering and she felt sick , but she drew a steadying breath and began to speak , as if addressing an importunate stranger , her voice icily calm , and frightening in its intensity . |
| 14 | Lucy stretched up to peck his cheek , and he patted her as if conferring an honour . |
| 15 | The drama student , on successfully completing an acting or stage management training course at an NCDT accredited school registers with Equity , thereby becoming eligible for membership of the union if offered an engagement in any of the areas of work listed above . |
| 16 | Nevertheless , even allowing for these exceptions , the traditional division into figurative and non-figurative regions is largely valid , and you should be extremely suspicious if offered an Afghan or Bokhara rug that contains human or animal forms . |
| 17 | He was also a noisy eater , as if providing an orchestral accompaniment for his brother . |
| 18 | You will plan for an odd fl if flying an Eastbound track 000°-179° . |
| 19 | On the top of this wall stood Harry Dunstaple , shouting and waving his sabre as if conducting an orchestra , shouting for the men to hasten , for the Cutcherry must be blown up before the charging enemy could reach it and disturb the train . |
| 20 | Franco had his arm around his elder brother 's shoulder , his mouth close to his face , his other arm gesticulating gracefully , as if conducting an invisible band of players . |
| 21 | Ibn Fayoud turned away from the girl , smiled warmly and held out his arms as if greeting an old friend . |
| 22 | Well if doing an explosion I 'm not really sure the nuclear reactor materials |
| 23 | If inviting an elderly parent to come to live with you in your own home seems to be the best way of helping her in her last years , the first overtures you make to her on this subject need to be very tactful , bearing all the hallmarks of a really welcoming invitation . |
| 24 | Sometimes , if taking an initiative in an area he deemed crucial , he would take the chair , as he did at the Reflation Committee in 1958 . |
| 25 | You can pull it up by its roots , but if cut an inch or so above ground level it usually resprouts to give a second crop . |
| 26 | ‘ God Save the King ! ’ the young man muttered as if uttering an exonerating and protective formula : and he was on his feet . |
| 27 | And you can always catch me , if making an interview is difficult in the time |
| 28 | And while the settings are evocative , Dick tends to street-drop as if advertising an A-Z . |
| 29 | It is still important to see if specifying an age range could be indirect discrimination and it is important to bear in mind that differential age criteria are always likely to be direct discrimination even if it is based on the unequal state pension age . |
| 30 | Each man would place a ball in the circle marked fifty yards from the edge of the green , as if playing an extremely short hole . |