Example sentences of "am sure that " in BNC.

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1 I am sure that had nothing to do with her withdrawal but the way she did it raised more questions than it answered .
2 ‘ He has been crying out for support for ages , and I am sure that this new opportunity is just what he is looking for . ’
3 Sir : In your interesting article ( 30 September ) about the sale to the British Library by Lord Norwich ( for a sum left tantalisingly undisclosed ) of Evelyn Waugh 's letters to his late mother , Lady Diana Cooper , the library 's curator of modern literary manuscripts , a Ms Brown , was quoted as follows : I am sure that they did not have a physical affair .
4 I am sure that Arcic has had a new encouragement to continue . ’
5 I am going to attempt such a classification not with the belief that it is either scientific — this University has a Department of Criminology , and I am sure that my attempts would be regarded as very crude in those august circles — nor with the idea that the classification will be exhaustive , but by way of illustration of my essential point that different criminal phenomena , or anti-law-and-order phenomena , require different types of reaction on the part of the rest of society and imply different prognoses .
6 It gained terrific publicity , but it takes more than column inches to sell records , and I am sure that Elvis 's continuing success has more to do with talent .
7 It 's a big challenge but I am sure that together we can do it .
8 I shall be watching the practical results with interest to see what might be applicable to our work in the Duchy of Cornwall , for I am sure that there will be lessons that we can learn .
9 I am sure that you will give him the same affirmation and support you gave to me when I arrived .
10 I am sure that in the majority of instances the shepherding done by leaders is done very responsibly , but this need not be the case .
11 I am sure that with only a little effort of the imagination you can understand how these things can grow , can become set .
12 I am sure that I would have got on with both men , famously well .
13 I think six months is rather too quick , to say the least , and as most of the Western Samoan players live in New Zealand , I am sure that Bachop is not the only candidate .
14 ‘ If you are reading this , ’ she says in her introduction , ‘ I am sure that Scorsese 's films have inspired animated discussion for you …
15 ‘ He will have one race before then , but I have yet to decide where , ’ said the trainer , adding : ‘ He is a much stronger horse now and I am sure that one and a half miles is his best distance . ’
16 I am sure that a considerable number of chemists — professionally recognised or otherwise — would be more encouraged to take up continuing education if this led to the award of a recognised National Vocational Qualification ( NVQ ) , or more appropriately a RSC certificate/diploma .
17 I am sure that if we could have met , all estrangement would have vanished instantly ; but , having to rely on the written word ( and that in the cramped space of air-letters which took so long to come and go ) , and missing expression of face and tone of voice , to which we were both very sensitive , we kept up our guard for a time .
18 I am sure that , looking lost , I was not difficult to identify .
19 He was less sympathetic than I would have expected , but I am sure that he will send her home if she is unwell . ’
20 ‘ I am sure that , afterwards , you will admit it has been a most interesting assignment .
21 ‘ I am sure that many men are more generous than that , ’ Surtees observed .
22 I am sure that it was the wrong thing to do ; still , he would always have been interfering , I suppose . ’
23 And I am sure that Alfred Nobel was part of the group , also . ’
24 I am sure that this is being achieved .
25 When I think about it I 'm not sure it makes any important difference how you imagine he looks , I mean who am I to say whether this Boy you are seeing has blonde hair or dark ; but I am sure that it does matter what he means to you .
26 Should the weather be unkind , or fish reluctant to rise , then I am sure that I will be able to find plenty of other sea-borne activities to keep me fully occupied ; and , hopefully , merrily amused .
27 I am sure that one can not guarantee 100% what is running on the moor , rather like the problem in the New Forest .
28 I am sure that , whatever your answers to the above questions , you love your children .
29 Meanwhile , I am sure that you will find your Legal & General policy continues to represent value for money compared with our competitors .
30 Even with these advances I am sure that diabetic care will focus on helping patients to care for themselves effectively .
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