(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?

(17) There is a bewildering lack of certainty and clarity in the law

(18) A fit again Hickie is a virtual certainty for Eddie O'Sullivan's squad but Cullen and Miller have a fight on their hands to edge into the ultra competitive back-five arena.

(19) I think that a Toronto signing/reading/event is almost a certainty , but of what kind and nature I don't yet know.

(20) He was expected to be a certainty for a gold medal

(21) It is clear many Australians have concerns about electronic commerce, including issues such as legal certainty , security, authentication and privacy.

(22) Woods, a certainty as the Tour's choice player for the past four years, did not have such a bad year himself with five wins in 18 tournaments but by his standards it was poor.

(23) At heart, Brown probably agrees, but now that the referendum has been promised, it will have to be held, making it the overwhelming certainty that entry will be delayed for at least five more years.

(24) We're told there's no thing as a championship certainty , but with no disrespect to the seasiders its my belief that the titleholders are as near to that as makes no difference.

(25) A man exuding certainty

(26) He was expected to be a certainty for a gold medal

(27) Colm Begley came in to make a real impression again as an attacking half back and he looks a certainty to start against Offaly or Louth while Donie Brennan as always made his presence felt.

(28) Having conceded just 17 frames in five matches at this event so far, he is a certainty to climb into the top 40 in the world after this tournament.

(29) It brings clarity and certainty to where it was lacking.

(30) I do not think it is an unreasonable request of the Minister to add a small amount of clarity and certainty to the debate around the interpretation of clause 11 in Part 2.