Example sentences of "[noun pl] if [pers pn] [verb] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The sheriff had suggested that more detonators , designed to alert drivers if they passed red light , be installed . |
| 2 | This was a Court of Appeal decision not on the substantive issues , and merely established that there was an arguable case , but it does mean that purchasers and investors alike should be cautious about relying on warranties if they have actual knowledge of breach at the time the contract is made . |
| 3 | The method is similar to that used in chapter 6 , where we predicted the regional median unemployment rate for each local area within that region ; the difference is that the prediction from a linear equation will only be the same for two cases if they have identical mortality rates . |
| 4 | One school of thought within psychology is that we tend to get hooked into behaviour patterns if they produce intermittent rewards . |
| 5 | It 's quite a strange thing to paint on because it 's a very absorbent surface and what happens if you wa , those of you who want subtle colours , well that 's fine cos you get very subtle colours if you want deep colours like black dark brown or a bright colour like bright red berries on the holly then we have to put varnish on alright ? |
| 6 | ‘ In many ways it would be playing into the hands of the terrorists if you make daily life unbearable in the capital . ’ |
| 7 | Among immature males this does not occur , but they are liable to be displaced by adult males if they attempt sexual interactions with high-ranking females . |
| 8 | People withhold their best efforts if they see little relationship between what they do and how they are rewarded . |
| 9 | the principle of span of control : managers should not control more than 5 or 6 subordinates if they have interlocking responsibilities . |
| 10 | Shop owners have been warned that they could face jail sentences if they sell second-hand furniture filled with a highly dangerous type of foam . |
| 11 | Mr Govind said the finance minister had announced that 100% equity would be allowed on some developments if they utilised advanced technology and were in the country 's interest . |
| 12 | Well , you can get hosts of smaller particles if you do various things . |
| 13 | Strings must be enclosed in double quotes if they have leading spaces or contain commas . |
| 14 | The nodes ( junctions ) may have attributes if they represent geographical entities such as towns and cities , and the links have the attributes of distance , traffic capacity , average speed sustainable by a car . |
| 15 | Rotterdam , the world 's busiest port , is to offer oil tanker owners reductions in docking fees if they meet high safety standards . |
| 16 | The Commission is only likely to open proceedings if it has serious concerns about the impact of the merger on competition in the EC . |
| 17 | There is some justification for treating those who run these enterprises as capitalists if they manifest certain characteristics . |
| 18 | However section 19 permits the constable to seize anything on the premises if he has reasonable grounds for believing either that it has been obtained in consequence of the commission of an offence or that it is evidence in relation to an offence which he is investigating or any other offence . |
| 19 | Although few have the physical strength to repel their attackers , even a relatively feeble animal can deter aggressors if it has chemical weapons . |
| 20 | Big buttons are easier than small ones , so it may save time as well as tempers if you replace small buttons with something a bit more chunky . |
| 21 | Sex change Angelina , 35 , was told she would embarrass other women if she joined keep-fit classes in Birmingham . |
| 22 | erm then erm what I 'll do I 'll pick it up next week and that will obviously show you a bit more about Abbey Life and any , any of your friends or anybody you think might , might like to look at the video erm you know just to give them an insight , people you mentioned erm to me that you perhaps know you 'd like to pass the video on to them to have a look erm and if er er you 've got my number and if you want to ring me then I can get some more videos if you think other people might be interested I 'm quite happy to pass them on , on to you as well , okay ? |
| 23 | You can do a great deal to prevent problems of disobedience and pre-empt countless confrontations if you establish useful routines and personal habits for your child to follow : |
| 24 | Important : Please do not claim help on low-income grounds if you have automatic entitlement or if you already have a current AG2 or AG3 certificate . |
| 25 | Married Mr Wilson , 53 , admitted asking newly-wed Mrs Cann if she wore underwear , making jibes about her sex life and saying women should only get jobs if they wore low-cut tops and tight skirts . |