Example sentences of "am sure [conj] [art] " in BNC.

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1 I am sure that every one of them would want that extra money to come to West Yorkshire , as I do .
2 To this suggestion he attributed the Labour Party 's success in the 1964 election and I am sure that no one could have persuaded him otherwise .
3 The two Chairmen of that Committee gave distinguished service , and I am sure that no one took my remarks to mean what the hon. Member for Glasgow , Cathcart ( Mr. Maxton ) says they meant .
4 I am sure that a considerable number of chemists — professionally recognised or otherwise — would be more encouraged to take up continuing education if this led to the award of a recognised National Vocational Qualification ( NVQ ) , or more appropriately a RSC certificate/diploma .
5 I was very relaxed , although I am sure that a lot of the journalists , cynics most of them , were still dubious about my time in Madrid .
6 We have all worked very hard to make sure that our district societies are representative of all members and I am sure that a breakdown of the composition of committees would prove this .
7 ‘ And I am sure that a mighty host awaits him in the Next World . ’
8 I am sure that a large proportion will be placed with subcontractors .
9 I think Kenneth had a strong sexual imagination and I am sure that a lot went through his mind , but J do n't think it went further than that . ’
10 But I am sure that a dynamic system which is flexible enough to respond to congestion as and when it occurs and can cope over time with any land use intensity changes without modification , will be more acceptable to the travelling public than rigid systems .
11 To expand on that ; many girls would retain the values of civilisation and would want democracy and order and all that , as Ralph did , and eventually I am sure that a girl or girls would break away , causing a rift in the group , I think that the causes of the rift would be more trivial and the arguments more verbal and less brutally physical than the boys , but girls are capable of a great deal of spite and bitter unforgiveness and if more than one leader-figure emerges , they may later argue .
12 I was to meet him in later years , but I am sure that the reaction in the chapel of all those within earshot , and particularly of the School Chaplain himself , exactly mirrored ‘ The Guardsman who dropped his rifle on parade ’ and the man who lit his cigar before the Royal toast together with his great friend who ordered a double Scotch in the grand pump-room at Bath .
13 But I am sure that the origins were far more serious than that .
14 I am sure that the people who inserted the notice had the best of motives .
15 I am sure that the more love you receive , the more you can give : the more you give , the more you can receive .
16 I am sure that the President and his advisors and most of the scientists who went to work on this project had heavy hearts …
17 I am sure that the maudlin singing was top notch , but this is not my point .
18 But I am sure that the Treasury could run such a system and there would be few tears for the banks we have now .
19 Labour leader John Smith told Mr Major : ‘ I am sure that the whole House will share the feeling of sadness which you have expressed and will also share the hope that a greater degree of privacy might result for the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children in what would be a difficult time for any family . ’
20 I am sure that the majority of small firms do carry out proper audits , but equally , I suspect that such low standards are more common than we like to think .
21 Even old brass curtain rings can be used as small circular frames , and I am sure that the more you look , the more the ideas that will come to mind .
22 I am sure that the making of puppets with empty cones is not unique , but my daughter-in-law Johanna created the delightful ‘ little people ’ in the enclosed photograph as a project for a recent examination — needless to add she passed with flying colours !
23 I 'm not sure about that but I am sure that the relative strength of a South African side is the subject of heated debate all over the rugby world and , depending on who you speak to , the ‘ Boks are either the true World Champions or a collection of dinosaurs , hopelessly out of touch with the modern game and in for a rude awakening .
24 I learnt an enormous amount during this process , and I am sure that the company benefited from the results of the mission .
25 I am sure that the jokes which this will inspire can be left to the inspiration of the moment .
26 Although I am sure that the Publishers Association is sincere in wishing to manage the book club rules as tightly as it manages the Net Book Agreement , we are all aware of the increasing confidence of the book clubs , who are bound to accelerate their invasion into the territory that booksellers have regarded as theirs .
27 Mr. Howells : I am sure that the Minister is aware that the people of mid-Wales are succeeding in their concerted effort to raise $ 500,000 to install a scanner at Bronglais hospital , Aberystwyth .
28 Mr. Speaker : I am sure that the Leader of the House has listened carefully and will have noted what has been said on this important matter .
29 I am sure that the proposers of the new clause would agree with that because women tend to use buses more than men , for two ma in reasons .
30 I am sure that the Minister will not be the ultimate authority on these matters .
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