Example sentences of "certain [conj] he [modal v] be [vb pp] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He protested that it was totally impossible and they replied that they had evidence to make certain that he would be convicted . |
| 2 | McKoy , the home town favourite , had already been called up for one false start — and it seemed certain that he would be disqualified after appearing to have another flyer second time around . |
| 3 | McKoy , the home town favourite , had already been called up for one false start — and it seemed certain that he would be disqualified after appearing to have another flyer second time around . |
| 4 | McKoy , the hometown favourite , had already been called up for one false start — and it seemed certain that he would be disqualified after appearing to have another flyer second time around . |
| 5 | There is no record of John having been apprehended and/or fined at that time , but it is almost certain that he would be dealt with in some way . |
| 6 | It is not now certain that he will be invited to join the tour next summer , nor is it certain that he would accept if he were . |
| 7 | It is not now certain that he will be invited to join the tour next summer , nor is it certain that he would accept if he were . |
| 8 | The deputy mayor said confidently , ‘ While I am absolutely certain that he will be found , if he is not found , this will be setting a precedent ’ ; since the mayoral office was instituted this is normally only a formality , with the mayor-elect waiting downstairs to be ‘ found ’ . |
| 9 | A life prisoner can not be certain that he ever will be released on licence , but he can be certain that he will be considered for release , at latest 17 years after his sentence and periodically thereafter . |
| 10 | She ran downstairs , circling the lift-shaft , certain that he 'd be gone , but when she emerged into the street , he seemed to have moved only a few yards , walking slowly , his head bowed . |