Example sentences of "[subord] [pers pn] [be] sure that " in BNC.

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1 Some people would say they had a lot in common and no doubt in some ways they have … except I 'm sure that Philippe …
2 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 .
3 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 .
4 Capital values at least have the benefit of being related to a market , although I am sure that many owners will seek to convince their bank managers that their property should be in band H while they seek to convince the rating authorities that their property should really be in band F.
5 Although I am sure that he did not intend it , it sounded as though my hon. Friend the Member for Wolverhampton , South-West was saying , ’ Never mind the quality , feel the width . ’
6 Although I am sure that these remarks will apply to all constituencies in the north of Ireland , I can judge only what is happening in the one that I know best , which is my own , where 3,344 houses have been deemed ’ unfit ’ , as the Minister confirmed to me in a written answer in 1988 .
7 Is the hon. and learned Gentleman aware that not one Member of Parliament from the Scottish National party is present , although I am sure that , in common with everyone else in Scotland , we shall be challenged by it to hear statements about its separatist policies ?
8 Although I 'm sure that has a lot to do with the way I listen , Louis Armstrong being this all-time winner and happy guy . ’
9 So , although I 'm sure that in the hands of Larry Carlton this Valley Arts guitar would acquire the voice of angels , I just ca n't bring myself to sing its praises .
10 A number of right hon. and hon. Members ' constituencies include major petroleum production facilities , so I am sure that we all share the concern and anxiety felt by the hon. Member for Falkirk , East ( Mr. Ewing ) .
11 It was only once she was sure that Emily was asleep that she would pull out her plastic bag and get down to work .
12 On the wider issue , it has been made clear , not simply from what I have said but through what I have done over many years — in an earlier ministerial capacity and in my present one — that we are more than willing to take action where it is shown to be necessary , once we are sure that such action would be well-judged .
13 He needed to think , because although he was sure that Andrus had been speaking the truth , and that he had not deliberately incited Zoser to kill , he still felt puzzled .
14 Old Mahu was on duty , and he never left his shelter by the main gate , once he was sure that everyone was asleep .
15 Monetary policy will remain tight ; I must emphasize that I will not make a further reduction in interest rates until I am sure that it is safe and prudent to do so .
16 After this third attempt the plane disappeared , but I did n't move until I was sure that he had really gone .
17 I must emphasize that I will not make a further reduction in interest rates until I 'm sure that it is safe and prudent to do so .
18 Hiding is fine provided you are sure that the chances of discovery are absolutely minimal .
19 Always keep your left hand close to the release toggle until you are sure that the glider is stabilised , i.e. in a modern machine until the tail has come up .
20 Keep listening until you are sure that you will recognise the sounds the next time you hear them , then withdraw the spade and push it back into the ground some feet away .
21 It is essential that you go slowly until you are sure that the card is transporting properly or you will tear the end of the sleeve .
22 If there is , and it is n't urgent , perhaps it could wait until you are sure that you are , in fact , investigating murder . ’
23 Do n't start the proceedings until you are sure that the speakers themselves are present as well as the hosts or anyone else who will be thanked or mentioned in the speeches .
24 If this is to be a spinnaker leg , hold onto the hoist until you are sure that no-one is going to luff you , but be ready for a quick hoist .
25 If she is sure that she would not qualify for a supplementary pension and wishes to apply for a rent rebate or allowance , an application form , and the information leaflet There 's Money off your Rent , can be obtained from the local authority Housing Department .
26 If you are sure that the mugger has no intention of attacking you , you may decide to stay until he or she grabs the loot and runs off ; or you may decide to turn and run as they bend down — either to safety or to the nearest available weapon .
27 Advocate them only if you are sure that the parents can complete them without loss of temper and possible physical risk to the child .
28 Both discount and terms can be negotiated , and again , if a recommended retail price realises a margin of 40% or under , you can sell higher if you are sure that the market can stand it and that local competition is not seriously under-cutting you .
29 ‘ I suppose I shall have to come with you , if you 're sure that the hotel will have a free room . ’
30 When releasing barn owls that have been in captivity for a long time , we keep them confined to the barn until we 're sure that they are going to adapt happily to their new surrounding . ( )
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