Example sentences of "[was/were] [verb] ensure that [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 Both of these measures were intended to ensure that banks continued to regard the traditional discount market as an important outlet for surplus funds and source of liquidity in the event of shortage .
2 These were designed to ensure that consumers were protected , but at the same time companies earned a fair rate of return on their investment .
3 Bishops were ordered to ensure that prayers were said in every church for the success of the king 's expeditions to France , and news of the great victory of Crécy was proclaimed throughout the realm .
4 It was understood , however , that the Personnel Committee decision was intended to ensure that departments were open to members of the public rather than all workplaces .
5 Every effort was made to ensure that tribunals normally sat in buildings other than the premises of the DHSS in order to emphasize their independence from the Department .
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