Example sentences of "[vb past] [adv] to ensure that " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is vitally important that canister filters are packed fairly loosely and maintained correctly to ensure that the correct amount of water reached the pump impeller . |
| 2 | The Allocations Office maintains a register of approved board lodgings and self-catering bedsits , all of which are inspected before inclusion in the register and visited subsequently to ensure that correct standards are being maintained . |
| 3 | The Sheikha 's mother telephoned often to ensure that we were comfortable . |
| 4 | Her eyes glanced sideways to ensure that nobody was listening . |
| 5 | The establishment worked hard to ensure that allegiance to the nation transcended allegiance to any other group or individual . |
| 6 | The Imperial 's staff , torn between a natural amour propre that a rival team had been imported to cook for the Prince of Wales and relief that they would not be responsible for royalty 's displeasure ( yet with the ignoble hope that they might get all the credit ) , watched anxiously to ensure that the incoming team was competent . |
| 7 | Its origins were as a ‘ nannying ’ organisation formed rapidly to ensure that UK companies were aware of the opportunities presented by North Sea developments . |
| 8 | Even at this late hour , he wanted personally to ensure that the plan was carried through successfully . |
| 9 | The English Association was set up to promote the maintenance of " correct use of English , spoken and written " , the recognition of English as " an essential element in the national education " , and the discussion of teaching methods and advanced study as well as the correlation of school with university work.48 From the beginning , personnel attached to the new Board of Education seem to have been sympathetic to the view of English as the most natural candidate to lead a mission of cultural renewal : at any rate , from its inception the English Association set out to ensure that such was the case . |