Example sentences of "[adv] [verb] to ensure [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 We will go further , and will create a Scottish Environmental Protection Agency to bring together powers to ensure the quality of our air , rivers and bathing waters .
2 I , I do n't think we 're taking away the Planning and Environment Committee 's delegated powers , we 're merely trying to ensure the policy and resources committee is consulted on proposals for conversion of residential accommodation , for the , oh I will say the moral reasons that Mr outlined , I would n't really disagree with what he said .
3 Secondly , since the ICC rules depend upon adoption by contract their success depends in large measure on the existence of an institutional structure sufficiently homogeneous and of contract terms sufficiently stan-dardized to ensure the likelihood of such adoption .
4 On the high points where the tree clumps are mostly situated , conditions may well be specially favourable for regenerated trees to survive to full maturity , thus helping to ensure the continuation of the position and form of the clump .
5 I have been feeling so groggy lately I just want to ensure the plan does n't go awry if anything happens to me … "
6 This shortfall in output can be detected by means of a five stage LED input level indicator ; if your guitar fails to light the OdB neon , you need this extra input to ensure the preamp 's maximum efficiency .
7 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 .
8 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 .
9 The companies also undertake to ensure the protection of four marine species : kelp , abalone , sand dollars and sea urchins .
10 Staggered plantings are also used to ensure a continuity of supply .
11 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 " .
12 ( 3 ) All intra-group transactions should be carefully analysed to ensure the target business does not retain liabilities .
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