Example sentences of "to ensure [conj] it [is] [adv] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The hon. Gentleman knows that we are determined to sustain adult education , to extend it and to ensure that it is properly based in the local community . |
| 2 | When they try to stunt the growth of waste and to ensure that it is properly disposed of , governments face a real quandary . |
| 3 | In all cases where it is possible that wrecks may cause a future problem all steps should be taken to ensure that it is properly disposed of to avoid any possible future Third Party claims . |
| 4 | This is very important if a UK business is to ensure that it is not charged VAT at the standard rate on the supply of these goods where the customer 's VAT number subsequently proves to be false or otherwise incorrect . |
| 5 | This saves the sometimes awkward task of fitting an offset in the bath waste ( which may involve running the pipe below the floorboards ) to ensure that it is not connected within 200mm of the WC soil pipe . |
| 6 | Though about 95% of orders are placed without human intervention , people can , of course , monitor and override any of the system 's decisions — eg , to ensure that it is not ordering $2m missiles because of a statistical fluke . |
| 7 | According to the Wall Street Journal , IBM officials have not yet studied the resolution , and declined to comment on it , although they are expected to fight to ensure that it is not put before shareholders at the annual meeting . |
| 8 | However , to maintain this amended behaviour pattern , it may be necessary to repeat this training once or twice a week to ensure that it is permanently reinforced . |
| 9 | At 32 , the actor turned producer-director has proved that he has the clout to raise money for stage and screen and the artistic talent to ensure that it 's well spent . |
| 10 | Try using a smaller amount , massaging it between your fingers before applying hair to ensure that it 's evenly distributed . |