An absolute guarantee of choice of school was always going to be impossible.

"We are also seeking an absolute guarantee that humanitarian aid will get in," the official said.

Although there is no absolute guarantee against accidents, one should take every precaution to avoid them.

As was seen in the *Ramparts* case, this is far from an absolute guarantee.

"When parents send a child to school, they want an absolute guarantee that the child will be safe," he said.

I have never offered anyone in this room an absolute guarantee of success, including finding the Titanic, let alone the gold.

"Well, insofar as we've got it, we have an absolute guarantee that is not going to happen."

"We've taken every precaution we can think of," he said, "but I can't give you an absolute guarantee."

"I want your absolute guarantee of her safety," Clan insisted.

It's not an absolute guarantee of quality, but half the battle.