Example sentences of "[adv] [adj] when a " in BNC.
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| 1 | Remember that Fermi resonance is only possible when a fundamental and a second-order band have the same symmetry and are close together in energy . |
| 2 | Such a credulity-straining coincidence is only possible when a dybbuk pulls the strings . |
| 3 | Such differences , though they may be less marked when a child is 14 , may yet be considerable . |
| 4 | But not so terribly easy when a folder of crime-fighting guidance is left propped against every front door . |
| 5 | I go on to argue that , despite the underlying regularities , the behaviour of an individual animal is only predictable when a lot is known about the conditions in which the animal has grown up . |
| 6 | This kick is especially useful when a fighter has been knocked to the ground and his opponent is closing in for the kill , although in training it is learned from a standing position . |
| 7 | But she said as it 's so terrible when a little boy her . |
| 8 | This power is extremely useful when a supervision order is made in respect of a very young child who can not be expected to present himself for examination . |
| 9 | But education , like medicine , is only useful when a person needs it , and the people here do n't need it . |
| 10 | Choledocholithiasis is highly unlikely when a technically satisfactory ultrasound indicates a non-dilated duct system that is free of stones , particularly when the patient 's liver function tests are also normal . |
| 11 | Partly because there is a reward in the form of interest for taking the risk ; partly because the consequences are not so dire when a trip to the building society can quickly put things right . |
| 12 | The official seals attached to these letters were protected by cases ; but these were decorated when the letter was being sent to one of the greater rulers and merely plain when a less important one was being addressed . |
| 13 | They must have been less pleased when a slightly sensational story got into Weekend under my own name . |
| 14 | The body 's digestive processes are less efficient when a person is lying down and indigestion may result . |
| 15 | This is especially relevant when a partner leaves on bad terms , but has a general application as well . |
| 16 | Ace had heard the scraping noises on the hull , so she was n't entirely terrified when a scaly , bristly limb extended across the outside of the window next to her . |
| 17 | This barrier becomes intensely noticeable when a member of one species needs urgently to communicate a matter of life or death to a member of another . |
| 18 | Doctors are not infallible when a child 's peace and happiness are at stake . |
| 19 | The identity of the other treaty members is not determinative when a State is deciding whether to become committed to a multilateral treaty regime . |
| 20 | She is expecting to be met by a local member of Committee staff and so is not surprised when a young Thai dressed formally in dark trousers and white short-sleeved shirt and carrying a dark peaked cap comes up to her and says , ‘ Excuse me , you are waiting for some-one ? ’ |
| 21 | At least know your gestation times so that you are not surprised when a mating at some forgotten date actually produces a calf ! |
| 22 | We are always sad when a young international athlete finds himself in this situation . ’ |
| 23 | It 's always sad when a figure of fun , an easy target for a laugh , disappears into oblivion . |
| 24 | Injury is more likely when a joint has become stiff either with age or disuse . |
| 25 | It will look even more natural when a little green algae has grown on it . |
| 26 | He said that he was still awake when a black and fearful figure appeared at the foot of his bed . |
| 27 | That , however , could be catered for with appropriate wording and we should then feel more confident when a UK aircraft crashed abroad . |
| 28 | John was always displeased when a Girl became engaged . |
| 29 | Ian Murdoch of the receivers , KPMG Peat Marwick , said : ‘ It is always satisfying when a quality company is saved and particularly when it is sold to the management who built it up . ’ |
| 30 | Artists and their dealers are always bitter when a major collector decides to sell , but the level of bitterness aroused by Saatchi 's deaccessioning is , as one New York dealer puts it , ‘ something else ’ . |