(1) But the fact that the outcome is a near certainty isn't the only reason the two main contenders are so low in the polls.(2) The authors said they can say with certainty that there are a significant number of people at different stages of developing problems with heroin use/misuse.(3) The Chancellor last night attempted to seize the initiative by pledging to continue the reformist course set by Blair if he becomes leader, something widely seen within the Labour Party as a certainty .(4) And what the songs lack in structural certainty or melodic eloquence they usually make up for in the remarkable depth and vibrancy of their textures.(5) As the process of globalization draws us ever closer in networks of communication and exchange, there is an understandable longing for simplicity, clarity and certainty .(6) Experts have urged the government to ensure legal certainty and restore security in order to attract new investment to help cushion the country from the looming global economic slump.(7) He's far from a certainty at this stage but he's pulled up reasonably well.(8) This is not necessarily a certainty as the time limit for any buyer expired early last year according to the planning obligations which Persimmon agreed to.(9) But their livelihood has been thrown into uncertainty by the threat of US strikes on Afghanistan and the near certainty that their business will slump as a result.(10) But we look forward to the day when we can welcome your nation into the community of free societies of the world, for we know with deepest certainty that such a day will come.(11) Tullamore had steadily built a momentum by the time Ravenhill exited the sin bin and Naas did well to survive two raids down the clubhouse side when centre John Peters looked a certainty to score.(12) All this is partly caused by, and certainly reinforces, that gut feeling of certainty that animates today's American right.(13) That's a certainty ; that's definitely going to happen.(14) David was a Scottish hero, the world champion cyclist who looked to be a certainty for an Olympic gold medal.(15) She's also bringing a positive attitude and certainty that she'll have another exciting, successful show.(16) Can anyone really say with complete certainty that they know ALL the facts about this?
