Example sentences of "[adv] [vb pp] to ensure [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The glue should be spread on one surface only and if the material is cold to the touch , it should be gently warmed to ensure a better bond . |
| 2 | Clinton and Neville thus had links both with the court and with Lancaster , and these links perhaps helped to ensure the tacit support of the Lancaster following for Edward 's coup . |
| 3 | New or secondary issue underwriters have rarely had to take up undersubscribed issues as the timings of such are usually gauged to ensure the full take-up of the shares on offer . |
| 4 | The directive was ostensibly conceived to ensure the free flow of programming across EC frontiers after 1992 . |
| 5 | At this time certain information is usually recorded to ensure the patient is fit for surgery and also to avoid potential complications , e.g. a specimen of urine is tested to ensure that diabetes mellitus does not go undiagnosed ; allergies are checked to ensure that drugs , anaesthetic agents , lotions or dressings can be avoided if a patient has an allergy to them . |
| 6 | Such proof of her powers may help Mrs Prophet in her other pursuit : a down-payment of $10,000 is usually required to ensure a place in her post-nuclear world . |
| 7 | ‘ The funding of the difference will need to be carefully considered to ensure the best long-term advantage . ’ |
| 8 | Staggered plantings are also used to ensure a continuity of supply . |
| 9 | The staff " spiritual " meetings on Friday night and the ever-present mercy seat also helped to ensure no grievance simmered on for too long , though " it was n't an angelic community by any means " . |
| 10 | ( 3 ) All intra-group transactions should be carefully analysed to ensure the target business does not retain liabilities . |
| 11 | The food must be properly cooked to ensure the diners do n't go down with food poisoning . |