Sentence examples for may if not from inspiring English sources

Be that as it may, if not new here, it was never done as Mr. Solow did it.

Rarely are the aging mothers and fathers able to tell of the myriad problems attendant to this stage of life and what they think may, if not reduce or cure them, make them less problematic.

We are not disposed to deny that grounds left open around a church, not merely to admit light and air but also to add to its beauty and attractiveness, may, if not used or intended to be used for any other purpose, be exempt from taxation under these statutes.

We are not disposed to deny that grounds left open around a church, not merely to admit light and air, but also to add to its beauty and attractiveness, may, if not used or intended to be used for any other purpose, be exempt from taxation under these statutes.

I agree fully with those decisions which are referred to, and which hold that as between the state and the officeholder there is no contract right either to the term of office or the amount of salary, and that the legislature may, if not restrained by constitutional provisions, abolish the office or reduce the salary.

George does not involve himself with the various strategies -- conservation, reducing fossil-fuel emissions, reforestation programs -- that may if not reverse then at least mitigate what the vast majority of scientists now believe to be a worldwide warming trend driven in part by human activity.

Such a move may seem, if not impossible, then impossibly far off.

Indeed, they may reshape, if not realign, the Conservative party for a generation to come.

King Creole may mark, if not a change then at least a wish to change.

His most anticipated challenger may retire, if not now, then soon.

But official cash may help, if not for the reason that the Department for Social Development intends.