Example sentences of "is [verb] to ensure [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Slurry is injected into a 20mm ( 0.75in ) wide groove which can be up to 60mm ( 2.3in ) deep , and on all models , the slot is opened by a pair of discs mounted on a flexible arm , a feature which is said to ensure precise depth control . |
| 2 | These corporations are non-elected and , although an attempt is made to ensure some representation of different interests at board levels , their tasks are clearly defined in advance in terms of development and infrastructure . |
| 3 | It is of course necessary for landowners or prospective purchasers to apply for planning approval in the usual way and such applications may be refused , particularly where the local planning authority is seeking to ensure comprehensive development of an area , of which the site in question forms only a part . |
| 4 | But they say that around £100 million is needed to ensure such projects are economically viable in the short term . |
| 5 | Vibrational spectroscopy has been used successfully for quantitative analysis , but considerable care is needed to ensure accurate results . |
| 6 | A dry-stone wall method is used to ensure free drainage . |
| 7 | Security Council Resolution 678 sends the clearest possible signal to Iraq that the international community is determined to ensure full restoration of international legality . " |
| 8 | Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations the employer is required to ensure safe working practices , but recent studies have led to serious reservations about the reliability of this two tier system for venepuncture . |
| 9 | Objective pain assessment is required to ensure adequate pain relief . |
| 10 | Where 20 or more workers are employed , a core staff grant is paid to ensure effective management and administration of the project . |
| 11 | It is working to ensure that management training is relevant to the sector 's real needs and is more widely available . |