Example sentences of "if [verb] [pron] [prep] [art] [num ord] " in BNC.
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1 | If the patina chemical is too strong , dilute with a little water and , if using it for the first time , do a test on a sample piece of copper . |
2 | He looked at her for a moment as if seeing her for the first time then paused , giving the question serious thought . |
3 | The man looked at the boys as if seeing them for the first time . |
4 | Julius looked at her jeans and T-shirt , as if seeing them for the first time . |
5 | Eddie 's gaze ran on round the room , taking in , as if seeing them for the first time , the stool and easel , the framed reproduction Leonardo drawings on the walls , the low divan bed . |
6 | Vincent looked at him , as if seeing him for the first time . |
7 | She looked up at Trent , as if seeing him for the first time : ‘ I 'd have drowned if you 'd left me on the Key . ’ |
8 | He moved round and joined them and stared intently at the portrait as if seeing it for the first time . |
9 | Sam looked at the revolver as if seeing it for the first time . |
10 | Charles found he was watching much of the play as if seeing it for the first time . |
11 | ‘ No , no , ’ the Finnish detective said , shaking his head as if to rid himself of the last remnants of misunderstanding . |
12 | She moved past them , smiling at Axel , as if welcoming him for the first time . |