Example sentences of "i am sure [pron] " in BNC.

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1 However , I am sure everyone would agree that the proof of 1.4.4 is much , much sweeter , the proof based on the Euclidean Algorithm being somewhat ungainly .
2 I am sure ye have books , ’ he added with unusual thoughtfulness .
3 ‘ But I am sure nobody will want to shoot the defendants in this case . ’
4 I am sure myself that Europe is stronger when Britain , France and Germany are working together , and Britain is paying a full part at the very centre of the European community .
5 Mr Harper , who runs the business with his brother David , said : ‘ Although the break-in took place in the early hours of yesterday morning I am sure somebody must have spotted something .
6 I am sure their bodies were not designed for a two- or three-week period out of the fifty-two weeks in a year , however important that period may be .
7 At this juncture I would like to pay tribute to all Chairmen and Secretaries of our Divisions , various Boards and Committees , I am sure their work is greatly appreciated by all .
8 The parish schoolmasters are to make up the lists , and I am sure they will oblige .
9 Negotiations have not finished ; I am sure they are just beginning .
10 I am sure they do n't know this reality .
11 I am sure they feel much safer in open water , where their surrounding radar system of lateral lines can be used to utmost effect .
12 I am sure they thought that if they just gave us a token punishment , then the whole thing would all be forgotten .
13 I know little of military operations , but I am sure they have similar operational problems and that the crews have the same worries .
14 In the days after Marie Coyle and Maureen Bursey , the mums in the baby mix-up drama , gave birth to their new daughters Gemma and Carla Marie , I am sure they too indulged in this ritual .
15 ‘ It was a lovely moment , something I am sure they will remember for the rest of their lives , ’ said one .
16 ‘ We know they are a good side and I am sure they will come to Cardiff with a great deal of confidence , but our approach to any big game is exactly the same . ’
17 They believe this gives them a great opportunity and I am sure they are right . ’
18 I am sure they will be back together soon , ’ he said .
19 I am sure they will bring me many hours of enjoyment .
20 I am sure they do n't know whether they are coming or going , with all the form-filling .
21 If they found access to the books was easier I am sure they would use them much more .
22 Now they can not possibly do these things without becoming painfully aware , as I am sure they are already , of the problems arising through lack of financial er er financial sufficiency or poverty among the old people .
23 I am sure they had the pious hope that this foundation would actually serve to increase the nation 's general fitness by pumping money into sport , but if the money is to go on improving facilities at cricket clubs and down the country , then a large number of cricketers who rely on lousy playing conditions for their place in the side will be forced into retirement .
24 I am sure they had all been carefully checked by Heathcliff before they were posted .
25 I hope you will not mind me having circulated this letter to Wales four MEPs , since I am sure they will be concerned to hear of these difficulties .
26 On collecting these names I began to wonder whether I was being taken in but so many came up on independent lists that the villagers sent in that I am sure they are authentic .
27 I am sure they did not like each other . ’
28 At least , I am sure they are foolish .
29 If they could have restored his sight I am sure they would have .
30 Some people think that childminding is an easy job , but if they spent just half a day doing the work she does I am sure they would soon be ready for bed !
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