Example sentences of "but if [pron] [vb base] [art] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 But if we extend the above argument , drawn from the motivation of ‘ Old Fighters ’ of the Party to the wider electorate , we would have to conclude that here — probably to an even greater extent — Hitler 's image was not dominated by his obsession with the ‘ Jewish Question ’ .
2 But if we oppose the negative point we make possible something positive , for two minuses make a plus .
3 But if we travel the northern route we probably wo n't see the sun for weeks , and the daylight is grey and the sea is green and grey , while at night you just see the cold white wavetops hissing out of blackness .
4 It is true that an obvious field with high benefits and low risk would quickly get overcrowded , but if we generate a new concept there is no reason why the rewards should not be great and the risks low .
5 The normally small scabious scabiosa columbaria flowers in July and August , but if we have a wet spell now after a dry summer , then it could well flower a second time .
6 Well it 's raining tonight , but if they keep a good look out over the next year , because the sun 's particularly active now , then they may get a chance of seeing another display .
7 but if they get the upper hand , and if they think they can start er dictating , then they will , alright ?
8 But if they become a normal event , all papers prepared for Council will have to be written with a much wider audience in mind .
9 But if they challenge the bureaucratic-military oligarchy for dominance , they are likely to be confronted by a coup d'état .
10 He has struck the sort of form which is prompting thoughts of an international call-up and he admitted : ‘ My main priority is to do well for Villa , but if I get an international chance then I 'll be ready to take it . ’
11 But if I get the right sort of backing I 'm sure we can turn things round .
12 There are producers who have a far greater knowledge of microphone techniques , and characteristics ; but if I have a good engineer who is musically intelligent as well as technically adept , then I have a very direct input into the kind of sound I want .
13 Describing the Hamer 's sound is not easy , but if you imagine a normal bass being played through an octaver then you 're getting warm .
14 But if you ignore the commemorative debris and assortment of international litter you Drill enjoy the most exhilarating views that can include over 100 Munros when visibility is good .
15 But if you blow the whole lot on celebrating you will be back to square one .
16 But if you set a personal best indoors , on the heavy training that you have been undertaking , it is a tremendous incentive .
17 If you 're strongly allergic to any foods , you 'll know what they are , but if you get the occasional bout of nettle rash for no obvious reason or red , itchy patches which fade within a few hours , suspect a food allergy and think back to what you 've eaten during that day .
18 But if you get the wrong cues , you have to adjust the lines to make sense of the dialogue . ’
19 Er the I know this is basically not iron and steel but if you take the Mediterranean er very loosely
20 But if you reshape the national accounts and show the money is going on capital projects ( something of a long term value ) it becomes a different matter .
21 You ca n't scare people , but if you receive an unexpected package , check it carefully or call the police .
22 But if you throw a live bird in the air it will not describe a parabola and come to rest on the ground .
23 But if you put a poor team under pressure they 'll have no chance and Ince and Palmer are the two who must do that job .
24 And you could bring them fairly close together and say well I ca n't tell you exactly what the gradient is at that point , but if you draw a tiny little line and take the gradient of that .
25 But if you want a specific remedial programme for one child , or want to find one pupil 's strengths and weaknesses , the analysis is the best way .
26 So if you definitely want to combine spreadsheet ranges with charts and other graphics — arrows , annotations and so on — SuperCalc is not to be recommended but if you want a powerful DOS spreadsheet , which is capable of professional looking results and highly informative graphs , then SuperCalc 5.5 provides all the features you need and is a bargain at only £79 .
27 You could , if you wish , try Java Fern , which is rather too woody for the tastes of many species — but if you want a good covering you will need to let it establish for a few months — or else you can cheat and use Java Fern-covered rocks/bogwood from another tank .
28 But if you want a cussing match later on .
29 But if you want an unforgettable holiday in the real Africa , Botswana should be top of your list .
30 The basic DOS application is faster , no doubt , but if you want the graphical add-ins you 'll still need plenty of RAM and a fast processor to make it work .
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