Example sentences of "is [adj] ensure [art] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 The British Library is beginning to consider its digitisation programme , and it is important to ensure a coordinated approach to choice of material to be digitised , including that of the major research libraries .
2 This makes sound political sense given that Environment Secretary Chris Patten is desperate to ensure an easy transition of water from public to private sector .
3 They allow market forces to identify the more competitive firms and enable a restructuring of business , all of which is vital to ensure the international competitivity of the Community .
4 The big day arrives , the sun shines , the interest of the agents in our new protection contracts is enough to ensure a full house — or is it the choice of our unusual venue ?
5 By this proposal , the greater bilateralisation in females may facilitate the needs of females in motherhood including the necessary communication skills , whereas restricted separation of function is necessary to ensure a high level of visuo-spatial skills in males required , for example , in hunting .
6 However , that is not to say that the appearance of the pool should take precedence over the well-being of its inhabitants , for , as will be seen later , the correct ratio of plant types is necessary to ensure the sparkling clear water which all pool-owners desire .
7 The College believes a public hearing is necessary to ensure the full facts surrounding the tragedy are uncovered .
8 In it , he describes numerous man-made intrusions into the natural environment which have had disastrous side-effects , making the point that the connections within natural systems are often so complex , and the effects of changes so unpredictable , that it is wise to ensure the good imitative ‘ fit ’ of any intervention .
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