Sentence examples for were to ascertain from inspiring English sources

The main tasks were to ascertain that the cases were botulism and to learn how many other people were sick with it.

They were to ascertain the wishes of local communities to set their priorities, using their local knowledge and contacts to come up with the infinitely complex tactics to fit each area's particular needs.

The aims of this study were to ascertain whether women with high levels of serum total testosterone (TT) or low levels of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD), and to investigate potential associations between sex hormones and mortality (all-cause, as well as cause-specific) in the general population.

Other objectives of the evaluation were: To ascertain the profile of beneficiaries of the free maternal health care policy.

The aims of this study were to ascertain the coverage of HIV testing during prenatal care and estimate the prevalence of HIV infection during pregnancy in Brazil.

Specific objectives were to ascertain NFP awareness and knowledge of Annex 2, practical use of the tool, activities taken to implement it, its perceived usefulness and user-friendliness.

Indeed, it seems very likely that search was to ascertain whether Roberts was carrying identification.

The first step was to ascertain the value of my mystery cards.

The intention was to ascertain whether there was any evidence of the sunglasses having been handled by DC Oakley".

The action, brought by party donor, member and former candidate Michael Foster, is to ascertain that the rules were properly applied.

Today it is to ascertain what derogations from its own orthodoxy Germany is prepared to live with.