Example sentences of "[be] [adj] [prep] [be] sure [that] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I think we must be careful to be sure that we 're talking about a particular group in society in a sense , because you 've used words like ‘ graphical ’ and ‘ functions ’ and so forth and that seems to me to be limiting the section of society that we 're talking about — perhaps , what are we talking about , one in ten , one in four , certainly not more than that ? |
| 2 | The blaze commenced one lunchtime when few people were in the premises , so there was no loss of life , but it took a long time for the blaze to be brought under control and some days before the firemen were able to be sure that there was no risk of further outbreaks of fire . |
| 3 | But even there it is hard to be sure that there was no ultimate control from the temples . |
| 4 | Since an investment of time and effort is required it is important to be sure that it will all be worthwhile . |
| 5 | Fourthly , from the outset it is important to be sure that there is agreement with the patient about what is planned . |
| 6 | It is important to be sure that your results are not distorted by such factors . |
| 7 | This option enables you to register the details of a Product , which means that they will be stored permanently and can not be altered thereafter , so it is important to be sure that they are correct before using the option . |
| 8 | That is essential to be sure that it can be properly monitored and dealt with . ’ |
| 9 | Remains of older persons present more of a problem , and when dealing with earlier populations , it is difficult to be sure that significant age-changes took place at the same time , and that they showed the same group variability , as in modem populations . |
| 10 | After submitting the DC , no further modifications can be made to it , so it is necessary to be sure that no further changes are required . |
| 11 | After submitting the DC , no further modifications may be made to it , so it is necessary to be sure that no further changes are required . |
| 12 | Because the hair , too , was black it was hard to be sure that it was not simply matted and dried insects . |
| 13 | They seemed not to be , but it was difficult to be sure that they had not simply managed to turn away again in time . |