Example sentences of "[conj] make [adj] that [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 You will need to telephone the ‘ various local offices ( local to the place where you are going to live , not where you are now ) and make sure that a telephone will be laid on , the gas meter will be read , the electricity meter will be read and that all the services will be connected and functioning when you arrive on the day .
2 He had to collect the cattle and make sure that every boma was contributing his fair share .
3 We are a high-consumption society and we have got to conserve the national resource and make sure that every part of it is effectively used .
4 Before entering the mikva , you take a bath , cut your finger- and toe-nails , comb your hair thoroughly and make sure that every part of you is scrupulously clean .
5 There are five main precautions you can take to make your home safe and protect your family from danger : eliminate fire hazards ; fit smoke detectors ; keep basic firefighting equipment in danger areas ; learn what to do if fire breaks out , and make sure that every member of the family knows how to get out of the house .
6 Address the envelope to the News Editor and make sure that the address is the correct one for receiving copy .
7 On the National Lottery : We must decide what are the proper things to spend the money on and make sure that the Treasury does not cut out other funding .
8 Make clear to your prospective employer any plans you have for the future , and make sure that the post you accept is appropriate to these .
9 Always bring the first needle to D position and make sure that the weaving yarn is caught in the guide so that it can be directed correctly into the path of the main carriage .
10 Will he take a personal interest in stopping this scandalous dumping and make sure that the overshoot is clawed back during the next two years , the time remaining to the EC-Chinese trade agreement ?
11 Er some neighbours cut each other 's lawn while they 're away so the grass does n't grow too long and make sure that the mail 's moved away from the letter box .
12 Mr Chin had foreseen this difficulty and made sure that no child had majority control of any of the family companies .
13 And he 's had it slapped in his face , because this council has provided an adequate budget for the police authority , it has pr , treated it fairly and squarely like every other council committee , and made sure that the service they provide is adequate for the people of this county .
14 Spread it over the cake drum around the boat and buoys with a palette knife , blending the different tones together and making sure that the fondant under the boat is covered .
15 This provides a constant source of attention and makes sure that the child realizes that the parent is fully participating .
16 Behind the scenes , the controller puts the finishing touches to the dart board and makes sure that the score counter is working properly .
17 The Chair conducts the meeting , interprets the rules and makes certain that the business of the meeting is effectively and properly conducted .
18 There is a never-ending struggle to ensure academic control of , or representation upon , grant-giving bodies ; to ensure freedom of publication — and to make sure that the line between academic and non-academic publishing is distinct .
19 And to make sure that the colony has a chance of getting established , the intention is to release a second , larger group of captive-bred animals next autumn .
20 Some ants may be lost but make sure that the queen goes in .
21 Overall , I recommend a 10cm to 15cm cut from your normal ski length on today 's models , but make sure that the manufacturer allows this .
22 You could try adding a glass of white wine , an onion and a little celery and leek , if you must , but make sure that the court bouillon is cold before you start .
23 The carrycots can double as a bed un the first few months , which is ideal if you 're staying away overnight , but make sure that the cot does n't get damp from rain during the day .
24 The ‘ A ’ solution is not applied to act as a de-greaser on the wood , but to make sure that the surface of the wood is alkaline .
25 Then , when Warners sued her for breach of contract , she reluctantly agreed to return to the studio corral while making certain that the trade press was fully apprised of her frustration .
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