make sure
Idioms-
Make certain, establish something without doubt, as in Make sure all the doors are locked . It is also put as make sure of , as in Before you make that speech, make sure of your facts . This usage was first recorded in 1565.
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make sure of . Act so as to be certain of something, as in He wanted to make sure of his own district before seeking support elsewhere . This usage was first recorded in 1673.
Example Sentences
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Workers put components together, test devices to make sure everything works and pack them up for shipment.
Just as planned, she made sure that the weeds wrapped around her legs and ears so that she looked completely trapped.
From Literature
He looked from side to side, making sure no one else was around, then lowered his big nose to my bundle.
From Literature
“We need to make sure that we don’t incur risk related to a delayed start on that program.”
“We made sure the audience knew that it was just a name change, not a strategy change,” Versant Chief Executive Mark Lazarus said.
From Los Angeles Times
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