Example sentences of "if [adv] [pron] 'd [vb infin] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the plan is a good one , and it would work , if only they 'd give it a chance . ’ |
| 2 | If only they 'd check properly OUTSIDE the luxury of the villa , all this fuss may never have happened . |
| 3 | It 's true what they say , Belfast people would be the nicest in the world if only they 'd stop killing each other . |
| 4 | From the darkness of an air-raid shelter , a woman 's voice was heard , saying : ‘ If only they 'd have got him . ’ |
| 5 | He could travel well enough on his own , if only they 'd let him . |
| 6 | If only they 'd escape ! |
| 7 | America has got to do that , Russia is broken up so it 's lesser than it is , in fact it 's going down , if only they 'd look , but you see they ca n't do it now without outside help . |
| 8 | ‘ If only she 'd clear off into the dower house , ’ she told herself , ‘ I could really improve things here . ’ |
| 9 | But the other night when Heidi , when she was practising her song , she 's so dramatic all the time going you know if only she 'd do that when she 's on the stage you know put erm action into her singing . |
| 10 | If only she 'd leave me in peace to enjoy it . |
| 11 | She should never have gone , it was her fault , if only she 'd come back a day earlier , how would she manage if … ? |
| 12 | I would do any job you wished , and to the very best of my ability , if only you 'd give me the chance . ’ |
| 13 | You 've got it made if only you 'd realise it . ’ |
| 14 | So many problems , worries and woes can be sorted out if only you 'd take the time to sit down and talk things through . |
| 15 | ‘ If only you 'd read for once or play cards . |
| 16 | ‘ I could have resolved it for you , ’ he said , ‘ if only you 'd come to see me earlier . |
| 17 | You could make them see it so clearly if only you 'd try . ’ |
| 18 | ‘ If only you 'd let her finish her drink before dancing with her . |
| 19 | ‘ Oh , Robyn , ’ he whispered huskily , ‘ if only I 'd know what you were going through . |
| 20 | ‘ Oh , if only I 'd let well alone ! ’ |
| 21 | She could forgive him anything if only he 'd go home and take away the guilt she was feeling at the idea of dragging him down . |
| 22 | If only he 'd give us a chance … |
| 23 | ‘ If only he 'd keep his mouth shut when he gets out of the car and stop whingeing . |
| 24 | Oh , if only he 'd let me go with him ! ’ |
| 25 | If only he 'd hear her out without interrupting ! |
| 26 | He is undoubtedly one of the greatest actors of his generation , and you ca n't help wondering what sort of impact he would make if only he 'd agree to beef up the ranks of the RSC or the National Theatre . |
| 27 | But still he did n't smile , and later I wondered if perhaps we 'd hit it without knowing it . |
| 28 | ‘ We were wondering if perhaps you 'd consider taking a more high-profile role in the company ? ’ |
| 29 | If so I 'd like to hear from you . |
| 30 | If so I 'd like to hear from you . |