Example sentences of "whether or not [to-vb] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The view expressed by Dr. I. in April 1992 that this should not happen was supported by independent medical opinion , but I have no doubt that all the doctors concerned would agree that situations can change and that , if and when a decision whether or not to use mechanical ventilation has to be taken , it must be taken in the light of the situation as it then exists . |
| 2 | Perhaps the major problem in choosing critical texts to read and refer to is whether or not to use specialised student textbooks . |
| 3 | It has been debated whether or not to use medical treatment for ulcer like symptoms , without a full diagnostic procedure being performed . |
| 4 | The following analysis uses these post-redundancy histories as a guide to some of the influences on older workers when they came to decide whether or not to take early retirement . |
| 5 | Knowing what your rights may be worth in money terms will help you not only to decide whether or not to take legal action , if necessary , to recover the sums due to you , but also to assess the reasonableness of any ‘ termination package deal ’ offered to you and generally to plan ahead for the future . |
| 6 | These were examined in detail and the sites visited before the students played the role of a planning committee , deciding whether or not to give each permission . |
| 7 | The Kuwait intervention , though important to the Defence policy-makers , was of little consequence to the political departments , whose mandarins were immersed during the first half of 1961 in two major debates : how to handle the Anglo-American special relationship after Kennedy had taken over as US President in January ; and whether or not to put less emphasis on Anglo-American and Commonwealth links by applying belatedly to join the EEC . |
| 8 | Other people will decide whether or not to allow that goal to be satisfied . |
| 9 | Which of these demand- and supply-related factors exerted a dominant influence on individual older workers in deciding whether or not to cease economic activity and become early retired ? |
| 10 | In particular , the European Court did not answer the second question posed for its consideration by this House , which was concerned with the criteria to be applied by the national court in deciding whether or not to grant interim protection of the rights claimed . |
| 11 | The decision whether or not to exercise this power , and to serve a notice before hearing the persons to whom it is directed or whom it will affect , must be one which the board must balance against what it regards as the interests of investors . |
| 12 | The bill presents alternative clauses on whether or not to permit strictly-controlled research on early embryos , now carried out under the control of the Voluntary Licensing Authority . |
| 13 | His control in these cases is such that he alone decides whether or not to sample , whether or not to demand remedial action . |
| 14 | The appropriate minister retains complete discretion whether or not to refer a merger to the Commission , and whether or not to accept any recommendation . |
| 15 | Immigration R v Immigration Appeal Tribunal , Ex parte Khalid Hussain ; CA ( Lloyd , Glidewell , Stuart-Smith LJJ ) ; 5 Oct 1989 Under r 18 of the Immigration Appeals Procedure Rules 1972 , the decision of an immigration appeal tribunal considering whether or not to hear oral evidence to determine whether there were compassionate reasons for a person convicted of murder to be given entry clearance was a matter of discretion and could only be attacked on Wednesbury principles or other recognised rules . |
| 16 | The second-level decision required is whether or not to authorize further research or to abandon the project at decision node 2b . |
| 17 | The second-level decision required is whether or not to authorize further research or to abandon the project at decision node 2b . |
| 18 | Or whether or not to have another gin and tonic ? |
| 19 | In all cases it is suggested that the parties must consider whether or not to have strict time limits and ensure that their intention is clearly expressed . |