Example sentences of "[verb] to ensure [conj] the [noun sg] is " in BNC.

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1 That work will be completed as soon as possible , not least because , as it is a private-sector , commercially orientated project , its proponents want to ensure that the momentum is sustained — and we will assist them in that .
2 In a special case , however , it may be appropriate to deal expressly with improvements made by subtenants. ( g ) Other obligations Since the landlord 's income will usually depend on rents generated by actual lettings of the property , the landlord will require the tenant to enter into a series of obligations designed to ensure that the scheme is kept fully let at rack rents .
3 In the last chapter I described some of the iterative processes we carry out to try to ensure that the objective is clear , understood , and has been achieved with a large amount of involvement throughout the whole organization .
4 Time is short , but we must mobilise the full strength of our membership to try to ensure that the Bill is brought forward quickly .
5 Preventive efforts can , however , be made to ensure that the mother is aware of the problems of certain courses of action ; that high standards of care are in operation throughout the process ; that the necessary steps are taken to combat the incidence of infection and disease which may affect a healthy foetus , and that nutritional standards are sufficiently high .
6 Once meals are being delivered regularly , the WRVS helper will be very concerned if she can not get an answer when she calls and every effort will be made to ensure that the recipient is safe .
7 The quality of even the latest software is not above reproach and much remains to be done to ensure that the computer is the servant rather than the master of its users .
8 This is an area where extensive work needs to be done to ensure that the consumer is not misled because of the plethora of terms that are applied .
9 There are no objections raised provided the necessary conditons are imposed to ensure that the caravan is removed once work on the barn is complete .
10 I am sure that the hon. Gentleman agrees that it is crucial that approved contractors are used to ensure that the work is done to the highest possible standard .
11 In this way , the criminal law is used to ensure that the society is a fair and just one , according to the prevailing view of those terms at the time .
12 However , structural advice from an engineer is needed to ensure that the roof is not weakened .
13 There are a number of documentation aids to help the analysis , design and implementation processes , particularly in helping to ensure that the work is thorough and can be communicated to interested parties .
14 The wording of the section suggests that this power could not be used to restrict the right to inspect or obtain copies , for example by requiring good cause to be shown thus preventing share registers being used as ‘ sucker-lists , ’ but is intended to ensure that the matter is reproduced in a way which is as ‘ user-friendly ’ as possible without imposing undue burdens on the company .
15 The rule , Rule 15 ( Client Care ) , and the Law Society guide that interprets it , is intended to ensure that the client is properly informed at all times , as to who is dealing with the matter , as to the available complaints procedure and as to how the action is progressing .
16 The pull-out torque/speed characteristic would also be consulted to ensure that the system is not susceptible to mechanical resonances at the working speed .
17 Careful timing will also he required to ensure that the item is actually happening at the time it fits into the programme .
18 ASH Supporters will by now no doubt have made known their views to their MPs , but many will wish to ensure that the word is spread through every contact they have : PTAs , school governors , WIs , trade unions , clubs , Scouts and Guides , churches sports clubs and so on .
19 Even before birth , the fetus can be infected from the mother 's blood via the placenta , and for this reason , pregnant women have their blood tested to detect , e.g. syphilis so that treatment can be provided to ensure that the baby is not infected .
20 If you are preparing a lecture on the roll , care must be taken to ensure that the ink is dry before winding on , or else the result will be disastrous .
21 Where unmet need relates to the services of another agency ( for example health or housing ) it is expected that similar steps will be taken to ensure that the shortfall is taken into account in that agency 's planning ( DoH , 1991a , p. 7 ) .
22 Care was also taken to ensure that the video is as up to date as possible , keeping staff fully informed of the Bank of the future .
23 However , if a system is such that an error in the software alone could cause a fault , then care must be taken to ensure that the software is to the standard required by the application .
24 Care must be taken to ensure that the Policyholder is in fact legally liable to pay such sums within the terms and conditions of the credit card etc. agreement and that there is no other insurance in force to cover such losses ( e.g. bank or issuing authority ) .
25 Special care must be taken to ensure that the environment is safe for the patient to move about in .
26 Where the engagement involves acting for a client in an acquisition search , steps should be taken to ensure that the client is a serious acquirer with specific acquisition criteria ( which MAS may help to develop and refine ) and that there is a reasonable likelihood that the firm can discover potential acquisition candidates .
27 8 Assess each picture before it is taken to ensure that the picture is relevant and makes its point .
28 Since control means some infringement of individual liberty , great care has to be taken to ensure that the control is not abused , and also that it does not clash with the other needs for care and treatment .
29 Parents are encouraged to ensure that the child is seated safely and comfortably .
30 It will clearly seek to control behaviour in such a way as to attempt to ensure that the publicity is good .
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