Example sentences of "and [verb] [adj] that [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In 1923 he began to study economic theory and became convinced that government objectives , far from ensuring a return to prosperity , were actively discouraging it through deflationary policies and obsession with the return to the gold standard at pre-war parity . |
| 2 | You are expected not just to have one by you , but to answer it or , if you can not ( because you are ‘ in a meeting ’ ) , then to have a secretary to take messages and make sure that calls are returned . |
| 3 | Then you spend four more weeks learning the computer-based side of your job , mastering how to store , issue and account for food , how to plan menus and make sure that ships carry enough stocks of food on board . |
| 4 | The SAS and LBS have been subject to a process known as ‘ Barnardisation ’ , in order to blur them and make sure that individuals or households can not be identified . |
| 5 | I hope today we can get rid of this issue we can put it where it belongs in the House Of Commons , we can get rid of it and make sure that Leicestershire helps that and I am still willing to talk to the hunt . |
| 6 | ‘ We try to get decent venues , good DJs , and make sure that people enjoy themselves . |
| 7 | So , the object of that part of the project is to try and address that issue , to try and make sure that N V Ss build up their links with environmental groups . |
| 8 | Is it about time that the Government took the opportunities of our youngest children seriously , gave their parents the opportunities that they are looking for and made sure that children receive the very best start , which is something that is taken for granted in other European countries ? |
| 9 | I paid Clarrikers Miss Havisham 's nine hundred pounds , and felt glad that Herbert 's future , at least , was safe . |
| 10 | At a time when most German princes had small armies they would supply on a cash basis to the highest bidder who was not actually attacking them himself , the British subsidies to Frederick had a very direct effect in keeping the German campaign going and making sure that France was tied to the continent of Europe . |
| 11 | The West , therefore , had an acute interest in ensuring stability of oil supply and making sure that leaders such as Saddam Hussein could not affect it . |
| 12 | Strike a compromise by washing the bit every time it 's used and making sure that numnahs and girth are always clean ; be wary of using biological washing powder for horse equipment and clothing , as some animals are allergic to it . |
| 13 | He had a cup of tea at Carrie 's today just you know , checking the tape and making sure that people 's names are on it in the correct order and what did you do ? |
| 14 | Horses need ample fresh water , which means keeping water troughs clean an filled ; and making sure that ground water , such as in dams or streams , does not become polluted . |
| 15 | Marion sees her job as one of consolidation and development — taking further the work done by her predecessor Kim Traynor and making sure that schools know about it and are happy with the content and direction . |
| 16 | Paul Milsome , from Ruislip in Middlesex , has been an Arsenal fan for 25 years and remains optimistic that Graham 's renowned iron-will can rescue them . |
| 17 | Hostility and suspicion between the two ethnic groups in Krajina escalated ; Croatian President Tudjman and his right-wing following became more vocal and anti-Serb , and remained adamant that Croatia would not cede Krajina to Serbia . |
| 18 | If four dogs are stationed at the four corners of a square and released such that A chases B , while B chases C , C pursues D and D follows A , the path of each dog will describe an equiangular spiral . |
| 19 | about joining the airport policy consortium to making sure that members and officers views are er sort of , er officer and member representation and to make sure that Hertfordshire 's views are heard on this policy consortium because as Peter quite rightly said , erm it 's made up of members and officers of County and District Council 's South of the river and yes although their com their main intention is opposing terminal five , regrettably yes they are considering expansion at Stansted er , er far more than an alternative . |
| 20 | If paintings or prints are to be hung on the walls it is important to work out beforehand where they are going to go , and to make sure that battens are fixed in these particular areas . |
| 21 | Opening the debate yesterday , Lord Mackay said the bill 's key aims were to ensure a voice for the users of legal services , and to make sure that decision-takers on legal services were answerable and took their decisions with the benefit of full and considered advice . |
| 22 | So it 's about culture , training , opportunities and to make sure that people from whatever walk of life , and whatever gender or race or ability to have , or disability , do not under achieve . |