Example sentences of "[adv] [to-vb] if [art] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | If an aggravation occurs i.e. an intensification of the original symptoms , at the end of treatment , then the doses must be reduced in quantity and repeated at longer intervals , or stopped altogether to see if the symptoms will continue to disappear by themselves . |
2 | They were the merchants , traders and businessmen of the north-east Mediterranean coast who had most to lose if the Shias could establish themselves in the economic life of the Levant . |
3 | Hours later an investigation involving firemen and police was going on to see if the fire was arson . |
4 | He switched on to see if the set was still working . |
5 | Similarly there is no assumption that repeated use of a ruler in 4c is more demanding than single use of it in 4b , but this and similar instances need to be examined empirically to see if the task differences concerned are also difficulty factors . |
6 | If it is in a smooth plastic pot , and there is insufficient root coming through to prevent movement ( i.e. the plant is pot bound ) , it should be possible to slide the pot away just enough to see if the root ball is held intact by root action . |
7 | Angel explained that she would be staying at her mother 's while he went to Brazil alone to see if the country was suitable . |
8 | Companies not replying to the initial transmittal letter should be contacted only to establish if the letter has not been received , in which case a copy can be sent . |
9 | Filip said that figures for all of 1992 were not clear enough to state if the workstation business was profitable in the year but in the fourth quarter , even assuming a margin of error in accounting for the workstation operations as a distinct business , the operation clearly was profitable . |
10 | The Government 's arguments do not , however , deal with the question that runs as follows : if the Parliament in Scotland decided to raise taxation , would it not be entitled so to do if a majority in favour of that existed ? |
11 | Although the paper stated that the measurements of the neutrons were not accurate enough to determine if the fusion was thermo -nuclear , there was a great desire that Britain 's prestige should be boosted by the ZETA ‘ triumph ’ following the nation 's ‘ backwardness in Sputnik research ’ ( the Soviet satellite having been launched in October 1957 ) . |
12 | So I would say , Have a go but leave it till last , when you when you 've done everything else and maybe you when you 've just checked through to see if the others are okay . |
13 | For this reason very few unassisted clients will be in a position to commission a report just to see if a case can be made out . |
14 | Or what we could do , well , what I mean is , maybe would n't do any harm going down to the pub tonight to see if the others are there , only a quick drink mind , we ca n't be sure what they 're like yet — ’ |
15 | I 'll have to phone Nick tonight to see if the Captain has a phone number now rather than just an address cos if I can phone him it 'll be a lot easier . |
16 | In the Eighties one High Street bank was taken for £15 million but struck a deal not to prosecute if the money was returned . |
17 | It is too soon to know if the initiative will touch off an Italian-style mop-up of Brazil 's mob . |
18 | But it 's important not to sweat if the clothes get wet it could cause problems . ’ |
19 | Economists say it 's too soon to say if the shopping boom marks the beginning of the end of the retail recession . |
20 | ‘ Deal , ’ Ted Hammond said , and they set off to see if the sisters had joined the party yet . |
21 | If the debtor is proposing to pay the petitioner his debt by instalments , the petition should not be adjourned indefinitely to see if the proposal is implemented . |
22 | He disregarded the cigarette-packs , after having checked inside each one carefully to see if a note had been left . |
23 | The San Diego coroner 's office said further tests would now be carried out to see if the death was drug-induced . |
24 | Something very like a shriek , hastily cut off , sounded in a basement , but Colin Campbell , looking back to see if the dog was following , heard nothing . |
25 | Post mortem examinations were carried out to discover if the girls had been still born or died later . |
26 | Each member of the Computer Group should access their ‘ reader file ’ regularly to determine if a problem has been assigned . |
27 | Er Yes this is Rita 's suggestion which is attached erm , suggesting one point ten as worded there is added simply to say if the job is n't commissioned a contents enquiry form is filed by the researcher with related documents . |
28 | ( We will see how to proceed if the maximum is achieved at more than one j in Section 6.3 . ) |
29 | Critical of the US deployment , the Soviet Union would not for the time being join an international force , but would consider how to respond if the UN Security Council decided on military action . |
30 | IN THE SECOND PART OF OUR MONTHLY GUIDE TO STAYING SANE WHILE BUYING A COMPUTER , ANDREW JOHNSON EXPLAINS HOW TO TELL IF A MACHINE IS WELL BUILT AND HOW TO MAKE SURE IT WILL RUN EVERYTHING YOU WANT IT TO . |