Example sentences of "[adj] be [conj] if [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The conclusion derived from this is that if an object is such that in principle it can not be referred to directly and unequivocally with a simple symbol , only described , then it can not qualify as a fundamental ontological existent . |
| 2 | This is because if the hutch becomes infested with maggots there is the possibility that the maggots will penetrate the young ferrets ' ears and vent , causing great distress . |
| 3 | This is because if the estimate of the liquidity position is incorrect it will cause large changes in market rates of interest , the undesirability and significance of which will soon be seen . |
| 4 | The thrust of this was that if the passenger liability suits went against Pan Am , the airline would seek to recover the cost of the compensation awards from the government on the grounds that the Flight 103 disaster had been due to the misconduct of government agencies . |
| 5 | This was because if the business did perform well the instrument took on equity features , when in these circumstances straight debt would have been the desired financing to maximise shareholder value . |
| 6 | The first is that if a country 's economy can support a widespread increase in per capita income , then people will move out of the " lower " classes and these may become less significant in population and marketing terms . |
| 7 | Only one thing is certain , and that is that if the employee is not consulted , and given an opportunity to state his case , an injustice may be done . |
| 8 | One aspect of microcomputers which users find frustrating is that if the school librarian or teacher has access to only one type of microcomputer e.g. a BBC-B or an IBM PC , there is no compatibility between the machines . |