“I have sought an assurance from the chief executive that all the lessons of this whole sorry procedure will be fully learned and the recommendations will be fully implemented.”

“A visitor in the colonies at the time expressed an assurance that the trouble in Mexico was by no means over.”

“He belonged to a unique generation of Irish people whose strength and assurance lay in their ability to think for themselves.”

“There is an assuredness in his tone which suggests he won't be changing his mind on this particular subject any time soon.”

“There's a confidence and assuredness about these four North Manchester lads that belies their tender years.”

“It was left to Serena to serve out with the assuredness of a young woman who knows she is the best in the world.”

“Laidlaw has given assurances that his schools would remain comprehensives and would take everyone from the catchment area.”

“Wall Street ignored his assurances that the long-term prospects were largely unaffected.”

“The prisoners demanded assurances that their health had not been compromised.”