Example sentences of "be sure [conj] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ And you 're sure that this Bermuda company controlled by you will lend me the half-million pounds in cash to buy these shares , at no interest ? ’ |
| 2 | Only when we are sure that all possible test factors have been controlled can we feel confident that we understand the causal process at work . |
| 3 | We are sure that that reading is incorrect because we think the second category was meant to relate only to the skill and knowledge of the employee acquired during employment and that the Court of Appeal 's approach is consistent with authority and is correct . |
| 4 | 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 . |
| 5 | Somehow we are sure that this is not the first diet you have ever bought , or indeed the first time you have tried to lose weight . |
| 6 | But 100 years ago , I am sure than many an older mechanical engineer would not have cared to contemplate the day when robots would be able to manufacture engine components to much higher tolerances than could be achieved then . |
| 7 | ‘ I am sure that many men are more generous than that , ’ Surtees observed . |
| 8 | I am sure that many of the competitors , and other guests over the years , would like to join me in saying this big ‘ Thank You ’ , too . |
| 9 | Mr. Wakeham : The Order Paper is designed primarily for the use of right Hon. and Hon. Members , and I am sure that many of us who have become familiar with its style and format would — contrary to the Hon. Gentleman 's belief find the changes that he proposes considerably less convenient . |
| 10 | I agree with all that he said — the same problems exist in my constituency and I am sure that many hon. Members will join me in supporting the action for which he has called . |
| 11 | 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. |
| 12 | I am sure that many cases will be able to keep to that timetable , but I see difficulties in many others . |
| 13 | Will the Prime Minister confirm that the Secretary of State for Employment will no longer be able to participate in the Social Affairs Council — I am sure that many of our partners will not miss him — and , if that is so , will he consider demoting him and reducing his salary ? |
| 14 | I am sure that many must , like myself , have the feeling that the small democratic element which still exists within the governmental and constitutional framework of this country is being cast aside in favour of what I can only call a self-perpetuating oligarchy . |
| 15 | Even with these advances I am sure that diabetic care will focus on helping patients to care for themselves effectively . |
| 16 | I am sure that all these thrusting executives are not going to kick away this trusty old crutch and fob millions of women off with something unsuitable like , oh , say , ( what can we think of ? ) a string of old Irishmen singing maudlin songs for hours on end . ’ |
| 17 | I am sure that all squadrons realise that besides encouraging the Russians , every daylight attack rubs into the Germans the superiority of our units . |
| 18 | Mr. McAllion : I support the establishment of the kind of body that is outlined in new clause S. I am sure that all 62 Opposition Members with Scottish constituencies support the establishment of a Scottish bus passengers consultative committee . |
| 19 | Congratulations to the S.V.R. for all they have achieved over the past 25 years and I am sure that all members of the BCRS will wish them continuing success in the years to come . |
| 20 | I am sure that all the people of Belfast would like to thank my hon. Friend for her comments . |
| 21 | I am sure that all hon. Members will welcome that increase , although there is clearly still a long way to go to reflect the fact that women constitute 51 per cent . |
| 22 | I have a great deal of sympathy for the hon. Gentleman , because I am sure that all hon. Members are annoyed when they do not receive replies to letters . |
| 23 | I am sure that all my colleagues are as delighted as I am to support this excellent Bill , not least because it builds on the firm foundation organised during the passage of our privatisation measures . |
| 24 | I am sure that all hon. Members in the Chamber will be thinking not only of my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Leicester , West but of his wife and children . |
| 25 | I am sure that all Conservative Members are in favour of a good lunch ; but it simply will not do . |
| 26 | I am sure that all hon. Members representing Northern Ireland constituencies will welcome the opportunity to debate the orders . |
| 27 | I am sure that all would agree that it is nonsense and that there must be a simpler way . |
| 28 | As , as Councillor would have said , and I would remind members of Council that I believe that the Chief Officers of this Council still have pay related to their performance and I am sure that all members , not least the controlling group , will take will take note of that . |
| 29 | I 'm not at all sure about the relevance of the last of these qualifications to the proceedings this evening but I am sure that all the other qualifications and all the rest of the experience conspire to make John Cruikshank an eminently suitable lecturer on our subject for tonight , which is ‘ Proust : Novelist and Explorer ’ . |
| 30 | I am sure that that will prove the case . |