Example sentences of "[adv] if [art] first " in BNC.
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| 1 | Sometimes a problem is so worded as to involve two successive questions , but the second question logically arises only if the first is answered in a certain way . |
| 2 | We disagree strongly with any calculation of dosage being based on plasma half life derived from the difference between only two observations , especially if the first of them is taken early in the distribution and not in the elimination phase . |
| 3 | Thus if the first purpose of a particular religion is to help people to a sense of the presence of God and express a response to God , then the study of the ritual which helps them towards this goal must constantly draw attention to this significance . |
| 4 | ‘ Now if the first symptom of illness came anywhere near Luke — ’ She turned to him , her eyes mischievous between the sweep of dark lashes , ‘ If — ’ |
| 5 | Even if a first baby does cry more , the link with maternal anxiety is still only a speculative one , and there are other , far more plausible explanations . |
| 6 | Work out the contributions according to the normal earnings period ( for example , weekly or monthly ) , even if the first payment covers less than that period . |
| 7 | It is another nail in the coffin of deterrence even if the first generation of cruise will be slow for such a role . |
| 8 | This method can be used even if the first letter position is unknown , or if there is more than one letter unknown within a word , whatever the word length . |
| 9 | 1.61 Second or subsequent applications for an interim payment can be made even if the first one failed . |
| 10 | It may be possible to reconcile the seismic evidence with fractured rock beneath the lava , which is no more than a few kilometres thick , particularly if the first few sheets that flowed were heavily fractured and were then covered by the sheets we see today . |
| 11 | Winning the games and winning over the media will come easier if the first is achieved . |
| 12 | Secondly if the first question is answered affirmatively , it is necessary to consider whether there are any considerations which ought to negative , or to reduce or limit the scope of duty or the class of person to whom it is owed or the damages to which a breach of it may give rise . |