If it were not for your sandwiches, we would be terribly hungry during an excursion to the botanical garden.
You would feel better if it were not for the heat.
If it were not for my mother's call, I would be very worried now.
If it were not for John's stupid joke, Lisa would not cry yesterday after class.
If it were not for dirty shoes, Ted would have looked very smart at yesterday's party.
If it were not for your help, I would never fit this stupid regiment.
If it were not for your crib, the teacher would not be angry with us now.
I would have believed him then, if not for his sly smile.