Example sentences of "want [prep] [be] [adj] [that] " in BNC.

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1 That is , they want to be sure that the scrutiny of takeovers in third countries moving into the EC is as thorough and as fair as in the Community .
2 When you have reached the prime of life and acquired a home and possessions to be proud of , you want to be sure that you have reliable insurance — but at a price that you feel recognises and rewards the care that you take .
3 But you want to be sure that your parents get to hear as soon as possible that you are safe , do n't you ? …
4 AT&T Co and Unix System Laboratories Inc want to be sure that no one that contributed significantly to the advance of Unix these past 24 years is overlooked at the big bash they 're throwing at UniForum ; all obscure names gratefully received .
5 I want to be sure that we retain all these characteristics of a decent and civilised society , while managing our economic fortunes competently so that we can pay for our individual and collective aspirations .
6 Now , bearing in mind the very short space of time between now and the close of the enquiry , I want to be sure that as far as objectors and the council are concerned , that this is a course of action which is both acceptable and practical as far as they are concerned .
7 ‘ I just want to be sure that there 'll be one stupid incompetent fuck less in the world ! ’
8 ‘ I want to be sure that everything runs smoothly when this blasted delegation gets here tomorrow .
9 I just want to be sure that your friend is prepared . ’
10 I just want to be sure that you 've told me all you know . ’
11 ‘ No , if there 's somebody behind me , I want to be sure that it 's One Of Theirs . ’
12 But there may be occasions when you want to be sure that every child has an appropriate role .
13 ‘ Naturally I want to be sure that we have very precise data about radon 's limited and localised occurrence .
14 Almost , but erm one could certainly arrive at a situation of the sort you 're imagining that we want to be sure that when we look at some very exotic phenomena in the past of the universe , which has no parallel on earth , erm or in our vicinity , how can we be sure that the laws of physics that we 've deduced on earth really apply ?
15 I want to be clear that the House realises what we are doing .
16 business you see that , er anyway , erm no , I think it 's more that the Home Office want to be satisfied that you 're the sort of person who will make a good probation officer .
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