Example sentences of "[subord] and when a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The king and his judges were already acting on the assumption that all ecclesiastical endowments within the realm were originally held by and from the crown , to which they should therefore revert if and when a church failed of its purpose . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | To include any such anticipatory provision has the merit of bringing home to the individual partners the importance of viewing their involvement in the firm as a long term commitment , which may serve to reduce , if not to eliminate , the pain felt if and when a cash call has to be made . |
| 4 | But if and when a bid comes they are likelier to use it as a stimulus to change or otherwise discipline the incumbent management rather than selling out . |
| 5 | If and when a participant to the agreement fails to carry out one of his or her duties , will you let it ride , gripe endlessly about it or decide in advance a system of penalties ? |
| 6 | ‘ We can only demolish as and when a number of properties become available and can be taken out without affecting the remaining properties , ’ said Mr Allan . |