Sentence examples for if it proceeded from inspiring English sources

But a succession of Conservative backbenchers have suggested the proposed legislation on the composition of the Lords should be ditched altogether as the government risked undermining its authority if it proceeded further.

Indeed, the chief prosecutor explicitly warned the government in January that, if it proceeded with its plan, it might invite "sanctions".

With the shares now around 10p below the bailout level, it could face an uncomfortable loss if it proceeded with the offer, originally due in the summer.

If it proceeded against Arizona without challenging that earlier ruling, it would give the lower court ample opportunity to rule in Arizona's favour.

If you create something that seems as if it proceeded seamlessly from your pen, then you hide the material sources of your work".

In the past few days a Chinese newspaper that is often reflective of the government's thinking said the North would "pay a heavy price" if it proceeded with the test.

The new package – released on Thursday morning – has put the body's chairman, Professor Sir Ian Kennedy, at loggerheads with David Cameron, who has hinted that it could be scrapped if it proceeds with its plans.

But if it proceeds on its current trajectory, it could threaten the virtually unconditional support for Israeli government policies that has been a core tenet of both major parties for decades.

At the very least, Verizon is going to need more time to assess what it will be getting into if it proceeds with its plans to take over Yahoo, said Scott Vernick, an attorney specializing in data security for the law firm Fox Rothschild.

Iceland, which is already ranked "junk" at Fitch Ratings, also risks putting its credit grade under pressure if it proceeds with debt relief, according to Moody's Investors Service.

The Palestinian leadership has said it will cease its contacts with the U.S. if it proceeds, with President Mahmoud Abbas saying such a move would "destroy the peace process".