Example sentences of "be [verb] then the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If the input data specifies that the structure is NOT to be modified then the user 's log file is closed and processing terminates . |
| 2 | Were all the surface repositories on Mars to be included then the depletions would be reduced , but it is not certain that they would be eliminated . |
| 3 | If the rabbits are to be shot then the man required to do the shooting must be freed from all other responsibilities . |
| 4 | If a voluntary timetable can not be agreed then the Government can " guillotine " proceedings . |
| 5 | If efficacy can be shown then the question of harm needs to be considered by using information from the trial itself ( however few the data ) together with other available data ; it may be necessary to set up special surveillance methods . |
| 6 | Each minister has departmental responsibility and can be called to account for the working of his department before parliament ; if incompetence or maladministration be proved then the minister will be called upon to resign either by the Prime Minister or by the direct action of parliament . |
| 7 | After listening to Mr Lightman 's allegations , Lord Donaldson said that if Mr Oliver 's affidavit was to be believed then The Mail on Sunday had acted in ‘ a wholly hypocritical way . ’ |
| 8 | Should the Doom Diver be slain then the catapult can not shoot in its following turn while another Doom Diver steps forward to replace him — the model can therefore be removed and replaced in its following turn . |
| 9 | If drawings or handwriting has to be reproduced then the stencil can be cut by a ‘ stylus ’ pen . |
| 10 | If populations are to remain in the disadvantaged areas , and if the economy is to be diversified then the relationship between part-time farming and other complementary economic activities must be recognised in policy and fiscal terms . |
| 11 | It may not in all cases be sufficient to advise a client that the action which he desires to take is not possible under the existing law ; circumstances may arise in which the proper answer is that if the law does not allow the action to be taken then the law itself should be changed . |
| 12 | If the offer is likely to be contested then the offeror will not be able to use the target 's board as a barometer to help it set the price . |
| 13 | If some form of quantitative criteria can be established then the evaluation process can be carried out objectively and efficiently . |
| 14 | If DMs continue to be held then the funds might be invested in Germany 's domestic money or securities markets , or alternatively the DMs could be deposited in the euro-DM market . |