Example sentences of "be sure [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Because they choose their words too carefully , jealously control their meanings , and if they 're sussed enough to believe in ambiguities and contradictions you can be sure each one is carefully mounted in position for you , the listener . |
| 2 | When you buy your loved-one a bottle of Chanel perfume or Armani aftershave this Christmas how can you be sure that 's the real thing ? |
| 3 | Even if the yolk sac is not visible , still be sure that is feeding before parting with your money . |
| 4 | But you could n't be sure that was enough . |
| 5 | You can , you alre can very quickly focus in on the one you 're after , and you 'd be sure that was the one , and you retrieve it and it 's there . |
| 6 | Only by looking at the fish from all angles can you be sure all is well : the belly is a favourite site for bacterial ulcers , for instance . |
| 7 | To be sure all this is done to create something , for which reason we can call it work and not rage . |
| 8 | ‘ But , ’ the eerie voice continued , ‘ to ensure the success of this plan I must be sure all of you are fit to carry it out . |
| 9 | I say that this type of equipment is necessary because until we can be sure all major rockets and missiles have gone , there will always be a chance of such offensive capabilities ‘ falling into the wrong hands ’ and that may result in terrible consequences . |
| 10 | It wanted to be sure this would not happen . |
| 11 | HOW CAN I BE SURE THIS BROCHURE IS ACCURATE ? |
| 12 | How could she be sure this was a genuine UK species of big cat , Ms Rippon asked ? |
| 13 | To be sure this point is covered , you should add it to your list of questions . |
| 14 | This is the job of the dealer … providing you buy from a reputable source , you can be sure this will have been done for you . |
| 15 | " You 've been known to bend the truth when it suits you , but I must be sure this time . " |
| 16 | If you find that this expansion is really necessary for the same sub-topic on several occasions , you may be sure this is an important and perhaps developing aspect of the subject , and therefore one deserving more than normal attention . |
| 17 | I know Harry is coming of age tomorrow , but you 've never had any experience of being in love with anyone else , so one has to ask oneself , how can you be sure this is the real thing ? ’ |
| 18 | True , we had shown that protein and RNA synthesis increased when chicks were exposed to the stimulus , but how could we be sure this was due to the fact that they had learned something about it ? |
| 19 | Flaherty said to be sure this was true , although he misremembered the last time they 'd been called on to supply them , it being all of two years since the Wolfkings had been driven out by the Gruagach . |
| 20 | I moved on slowly , watching on every side to be sure some monster-rat was n't creeping up on me . |
| 21 | You can be sure those guys wo n't be toddling down tot he police with their weapons . ’ |
| 22 | You must write according to your feelings , be sure those feelings are true , and let everything else go hang . |
| 23 | Seeing it on the noticeboard at the workhouse made me think … but I ca n't be sure any more . |