Sentence examples for guaranteeing themselves from inspiring English sources

At their fourth annual general meeting in 1997 Kuapa Kokoo farmers decided to set up Divine Chocolate as a means of guaranteeing themselves fair-trade prices.

Even if the Knicks had a preferred opponent, they have no way of guaranteeing themselves any matchup with a week of games left to play and the Celtics and Heat separated by a half-game.

At a website set up by the band, interested parties can donate to the Oklahoma Humane Society and the University of Central Oklahoma's Academy of Contemporary Music, guaranteeing themselves a tiny footnote in music history.

The problem with their approach, according to Mr. Brosious, is that by investing conservatively they are probably guaranteeing themselves a smaller return and a more meager standard of living in retirement.

The visually-impaired skier Jade Etherington and her guide Caroline Powell face a dilemma over whether to push for a maiden gold or settle for less after all but guaranteeing themselves a third medal on their Winter Paralympics debut in Sochi.

"Thanks to the undoubted economic advantages obtained by the false budget claims … the two Tuscan companies were able to enter the market with prices that effectively prevented 'honest' businesses from putting up any form of competition, thus guaranteeing themselves the awarding of significant public and private contracts," investigators alleged in the statement.

The Philadelphia Eagles guaranteed themselves a week off.

In doing so, they guaranteed themselves a return better than most bond portfolios are producing.

Hull and Derby guaranteed themselves play-off spots with away victories.

There was only one way for gymnasts to guarantee themselves a spot on the team.

By dealing Howard now, the Magic will guarantee themselves a peaceful start to the season and a long rebuilding process.