Example sentences of "ensure [that] [noun pl] [verb] [pos pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If correct , it might imply that in a capitalist society our ordinary thoughts are part of a ‘ capitalist ideology ’ , which ensures that capitalists reap their profits whilst the rest of us are kept in obedient subordination . |
| 2 | Measures taken by a state in order to ensure that ships flying its flag had a genuine link with it did not by any means need to contain nationality requirements such as those in section 14 of the Act of 1988 . |
| 3 | Another technical advance Chapman saw on the Continent was the ten-yard semi-circle to ensure that players kept their distance during a penalty kick . |
| 4 | The Department of Transport 's Vehicle Certification Agency ( VCA ) has appointed a team of engineering inspectors , based at MIRA in Warwickshire , to ensure that companies entering their cars for Low Volume Type Approval meet a whole raft of regulations which , and we quote , ‘ demonstrate that the vehicle is constructed from parts which conform to international standards ’ . |
| 5 | The review of directors ' managerial decisions can be viewed as being motivated by a similar desire to ensure that directors exercise their powers only in accordance with the will of their constituents ( the shareholders ) and that they are subjected to the controls often associated with the Rule of Law to prevent them from using their power arbitrarily . |
| 6 | Many of the proposals dealt with the need to ensure that resources reached their intended destination and that they were augmented by the creation of new taxes on industrial and agricultural sectors . |
| 7 | This usually all works well with a large one-off competition , but if you have organised a series of regional newspaper competitions , for example , you will need to have a foolproof system to ensure that winners receive their prizes shortly after winning and you do not have irate editors ringing up saying that their readers are growing angry at the lack of delivery . |
| 8 | Whether it be for the supermarket shelf or McDonald 's , suppliers may add ingredients to ensure that foods maintain their fresh taste and appearance . |