Example sentences of "[verb] sure [pos pn] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Normally Rachel slept for a few hours after the feed and Carrie had made sure her husband knew what to do should the baby wake up before she got home . |
| 2 | Success was not going to turn her head yet however and Kylie made sure her school work did n't suffer . |
| 3 | But even when the shuttle she was on turned back to answer the mayday , she made sure her disguise — patterns of others ' skin and hair , eyes and voice and figure — yes , she had to make sure her disguise held , and deny her longing to be cleansed in the fire . |
| 4 | He went to the window , made sure her car was n't coming , or turning into the communal garage . |
| 5 | ‘ Talking of fascists ’ — Robins made sure his pipe was drawing well — ‘ are they going to drag us into a war ? ’ |
| 6 | Now that he had premises that could be used day and night , he made sure his talents and availability were known . |
| 7 | Timmy , who also made sure his pet cockatiel Magic was on his shoulder , was present at Billy 's birth . |
| 8 | the money and made sure his father 's ideas for the new organisation , named The Salvation Army , in 1878 , were implemented . |
| 9 | He slowly packed , made sure his companions did likewise and bade an affectionate farewell to Lady Agnes . |
| 10 | He made sure his hands were dry too but while he wiped them he managed to drop the hat . |
| 11 | This time I made sure my master went first and , whilst he ran down the stairs , I scampered like a rabbit to the top of the tower , forcing back the trap door , standing in the same place that poor Falconer had . |
| 12 | Well I made sure my boss told her , that 's . |
| 13 | I always made sure my daughter had new clothes to go to school with like you know . |
| 14 | I am particularly afraid of strange dentists , so before I went into the RAF I made sure my teeth were in order . |
| 15 | I loved the trees , but having this forest next door , made sure our garden only saw the sun as he moves from east to west early in the morning . |
| 16 | ‘ You made sure your prediction about Pike came out OK , did n't you ? |
| 17 | He could meet the woman in the shop , pass through the curtain in the back make sure her husband was out , and fuck her , that 's what was being asked of him ; then help her , drop a word in the police chief 's ear , shrug his shoulders and wave his hands at the severity of the charges , promise on his professional honour that such a boy was hardly a threat . |
| 18 | Small birds such as wheatear and meadow pipits arrive as insects are stirred into motion by the growing heat of the sun , and most of the sea-birds make sure their arrival is synchronised to the hatching or arrival of fish or fish fry . |
| 19 | In both cases it 's a good story and photo ; but in both cases make sure your candidate is properly equipped and safely escorted . |
| 20 | the race-suit makers Stand 21 would immediately market a Nomex balaclava with a tonsorial condom tacked on the back : ‘ Make sure your tail does n't trail . ’ |
| 21 | Make sure your name and address are clearly written . |
| 22 | Also make sure your vaccinations are up to date . |
| 23 | Make sure your testing centre will provide thorough counselling both before the test , to help you decide that you really want it , and afterwards , to talk through the consequences , whether the result is positive or negative . |
| 24 | If your credit terms are 30 days or one month make sure your customer knows exactly what this means . |
| 25 | Make sure your voice does not fade . |
| 26 | To find out whether Legato made an entry in WIN.INI while being installed , make sure your cursor is at the top of the file , select Find from the Search menu and enter Legato . |
| 27 | And if you 're heading anywhere where you could encounter snow and ice , make sure your equipment includes ice axe and crampons , and the knowledge to use them properly . |
| 28 | That 's always been the intention , so make sure your equipment is blocking and recording efficiently . ’ |
| 29 | If you 're going out at night , make sure your parents always know where you are , who you are with and how to contact you . |
| 30 | Make sure your parents always know where you are |