Example sentences of "if he [vb -s] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The system of advancement through the grades was ( and is ) tightly controlled , and was ( and is ) done strictly on the basis of seniority , and a driver is penalised if he breaks the chain : if his name is top of the list for promotion to a certain level , he is allowed to refuse such promotion twice ( Murdoch 1986 : 44 ; 30 ) . |
| 2 | If the manager can dress up the equipment as a way to increase efficiency , then he is far more likely to win his case than if he presents the hardware as a means of winning a political battle . |
| 3 | Ignoring the edge of sarcasm audible in his reply , and making no attempt to conceal her scepticism , she asked instead , ‘ You really believe Svend will get in touch with you if he receives the message ? ’ |
| 4 | The new rule is ‘ no player will be offside if he receives the ball directly from his own half of the field ’ . |
| 5 | If he recognises the word as wrong himself , then it is n't serious . |
| 6 | It depends on an understanding by the man of the horse 's natural reactions , knowing that if he recognises the horse 's signals and makes the right moves , the horse will treat him — and trust him — as he would another horse . |
| 7 | Yes if he keeps the donkey like that |
| 8 | The Home Secretary may , however , refuse to grant a franchise if he suspects the funding arrangements , or feels ‘ it would not be in the public interest ’ . |
| 9 | The Home Secretary may , however , refuse to grant a franchise if he suspects the funding arrangements , or feels ‘ it would not be in the public interest for the licence to be awarded ’ . |
| 10 | 1.10 am , Birmingham Selly Oak : Anthony Beaumont-Dark is one of the Tories ' most voluble MPs and if he loses the country will be a quieter place . |
| 11 | Even if he loses the case , the singer has said he 'll never record for Sony again . |
| 12 | If he loses the trail , he turns and flies across the wind until he picks up her scent again . |
| 13 | John Major 's fate is now in the balance and if he loses the vote on Europe and resigns , dealers reckon we could see shares in freefall with at least £15bn to £20bn wiped off . |
| 14 | If he says the second it means that there is a better chance of winning £1000 by drawing a red marble from the urn . |
| 15 | If he says the second it means that there is a better chance of winning £1000 by drawing a red marble from the urn . |
| 16 | It 's best if he arranges the transport cos he knows what 's there . |
| 17 | We will be even more pleased if he refers the case to the Appeal Court and absolutely delighted if Courtney 's sentence is increased to life . |
| 18 | But the wide expanses of Aintree should suit his type of jumping and if he produces the form he showed at Leopardstown then he 'll take all the beating . |
| 19 | He may also drop his ball back into play , though no nearer the hole , when given relief by the rules or under penalty of one shot if he thinks the ball is unplayable . |
| 20 | and if he thinks the work 's alright |
| 21 | If he thinks the doctors are giving up on him he 'll give up himself |
| 22 | If he takes the bulbs that is going a bit far . |
| 23 | Apple Computer Inc chairman and chief executive officer John Sculley 's name has made it to the short list to be Secretary of Commerce in the Clinton Administration : if he takes the cabinet post , Apple 's likely to look outside for a replacement . |
| 24 | If he takes the lampshades that is fair enough . |
| 25 | I NOTE that Tory candidate Michael Bates has pledged to support a clampdown on drug dealers if he wins the Langbaurgh seat ( Echo March 21 ) . |
| 26 | Narain Dutt Tewari of Uttar Pradesh could be a contender if he wins the state election being held alongside the parliamentary one ; but he may be beaten by the BJP . |
| 27 | Desert Orchid 's stable companion , Barnbrook Again , will no longer be a 12-1 shot if he wins the King George V1 Chase on Boxing Day . |
| 28 | Mr Fallon enjoys his job schools minister so much he has asked to remain in the Department of Education and Science if he wins the Darlington seat . |
| 29 | Bowe , who challenges undisputed champion Evander Holyfield 's here tonight , is ready to renege on an agreement to meet Lewis next if he wins the world crown . |
| 30 | I 'll be very pleased if he plays the game simply . ’ |