Example sentences of "[pers pn] [be] not sure that " in BNC.

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1 I am not sure that many authorities appreciate this . ’
2 Incidentally , I am not sure that Cameron should admit this fact since it will make anyone who wants to buy her movie positively glow with pleasure at the thought of paying her practically nothing for it .
3 I am not sure that on record it makes all that much difference to have 24 baroque oboes , as here , instead of 12 or so , but the sound of so many along with 12 bassoons , nine trumpets , nine trumpets and four sets of timpani is mightily impressive , and the more attractive for a rhythmic bounce .
4 I am not sure that your contemporaries at home will be so lucky .
5 I AM not sure that the XJ220 , costing £400,000 and capable of 200mph , represents the most suitable symbol for Jaguar in these recessionary times .
6 Actually , I am not sure that I was there on that night of his arrival , and I do n't claim to remember all the details or to have been as impressed by his appearance , framed in the doorway , as some people I drink with do ; I think they just want to talk about their witnessing his first appearance that way — as if he was an angel or something extraordinary — because of what went on to happen later .
7 I am not sure that we would think the dancing , except by some of the principals , quite so wonderful by today 's standards , but we saw it with different eyes then , and John would have for comparison his memories of the Cape Town Ballet Club 's brave but handicapped attempt at the last act of the ballet , Aurora 's Wedding .
8 The tracks vary in their individual interest , and I am not sure that there is enough variety in the textures to warrant playing the CD from beginning to end .
9 In fact , I do n't think that I 've mentioned anything since March , but I am not sure that I did anything really productive during April .
10 But I am not sure that they add to it , either ; this is the whole problem of the fresco .
11 I am not sure that she even knows the word ‘ special ’ ; and phrases like ‘ learning difficulties ’ , ‘ becomes anxious ’ , ‘ experienced ’ are not necessarily familiar .
12 However , I am not sure that even in this case an exception must automatically be made .
13 I am not sure that I can do so , but with even × 7 binoculars they are clear enough .
14 we are safe , but I am not sure that it is a good thing on the whole .
15 I am not sure that you will agree with me , but I have no doubt about it ; our Parry on the old lines will have no future in the life of this Country ( Hear , hear ) .
16 I agree with the statement but I am not sure that it is our particular job to convey this message .
17 Nozick wants to show us that we can suppose this ; but I am not sure that I really want to ( or ought to want to ) .
18 Bid array also has an odd local cult , or did have , for I am not sure that it is still practised , in the worship of a headless and anonymous saint in a cave nearby .
19 But even had I been told something of the nature of their relationship , I am not sure that I would have understood or believed , or felt betrayed .
20 I am not sure that I listened to much more of what Didier had to recount on the subject of Montaine 's death .
21 I am not sure that the problem lies in ‘ lack of interest ’ .
22 I am not sure that Health Boards will wish to initiate a strategy which is 10 years out of date .
23 Mr. Wakeham : I am not sure that the Hon. Lady 's views are fully shared by all Hon. Members or , indeed , by all members of the sub-committee .
24 Mr Maude : I am not sure that I regard the nation states of Europe as the lower orders .
25 We ourselves , like the other national institutions and many private galleries , mount many exhibitions with some international components , but I am not sure that this type of exhibition ( primarily arts/humanities orientated ) is what you are interested in .
26 Q : I am not sure that it 's an appropriate title .
27 I am not sure that the hon. Member for Leicester , East ( Mr. Vaz ) renders Mr. Hall 's case particular assistance in raising it in this fashion .
28 I am not sure that what the right hon. Gentleman says is true .
29 Therefore , I am not sure that the hon. Gentleman has as good a point as he thought .
30 Even in these relatively heated times , I am not sure that I would wish to use such a word as fraud against the hon. Member for Oldham , West ( Mr. Meacher ) .
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