Example sentences of "if it is [to-vb] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In the last chapter , I discussed the kinds of things the brain must be doing if it is to generate observed behaviour . |
| 2 | The main programming problems are likely to arise in the correct timing of the phase excitation changes ; the program segment responsible for the time delay between Steps must be carefully written if it is to provide accurate timing , as well as perform a useful secondary function . |
| 3 | The disciplines of active life in the sense of worldly help to others , or the necessity for study , are to be like " stikkes " laid on the burning coal that represents man 's innate desire for God and needs to be nourished if it is to provide full light and heat ( 35 – 9.397 – 449 ) . |
| 4 | Processes such as DVI , for example , will need to improve radically if it is to provide acceptable video at HDTV standards . |
| 5 | The Pratt Green Trust seeks to represent the interests of the churches in this area , but needs wider support from the Church if it is to make much progress . |
| 6 | The profession will have to take positive steps if it is to make any progress in bridging the expectation gap . |
| 7 | Therefore , will not there be a need for radical changes in the United Nations if it is to maintain any confidence and respect throughout the world ? |
| 8 | The expedient of the withholding of manifestations of love from the very young child amounts to the instilling of the first tiny measure of fear , and fear , used in conjunction with reward provides the fundamental tools which the adult population must have if it is to maintain steady progress towards the civilisation it desires . |
| 9 | If we can not win that support , we may as well go out of business , and it is our duty now at all events to make the best of the situation which has arisen and to see that everything is done to make our Party what Disraeli called it — and what , if it is to have any existence , It must be — a really national party . |
| 10 | The bodily expression of inner distress needs a framework of bonds between people if it is to have any meaning . |
| 11 | Propaganda , if it is to have any effect at all , must have some basis in truth . |
| 12 | It concerns certain members of this class , four to be precise , but it will , if it is to stand any chance of success , require the support of every one of you , of every one in the school , in fact . |