Example sentences of "if it became [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A fuite en avant might be tempting if it became feasible . |
| 2 | But the Chancellor said in a series of television and radio interviews that he did not believe in ‘ trying to play silly games , political games ’ — and he would not rule out a further increase if it became necessary . |
| 3 | Because their nasal openings were on the top of their heads they could even continue to breathe if it became necessary ( see p. 115 ) to totally submerge . |
| 4 | By the time I was ready ( if it became necessary ) to defend the party , the bear had got fed up waiting , had sat down on its backside and was yawning . |
| 5 | Certainly if it became possible to detect problems earlier in the pregnancy it would make it easier for mothers to abort their children . |
| 6 | If it became clear that the instrument would be redeemed early , then the amortisation would have to be accelerated . |
| 7 | ‘ Is there , ahem , anything in your personal life which would embarrass the party if it became public ? ’ |
| 8 | He was marvellously undogmatic , very open-minded , prepared always to have another go , if it became obvious that something would n't work . |
| 9 | That would include such areas as Burma , the northern part of Indo-China , if it became desirable to suppress communism in that country . ’ |