ensure
verb (used with object)
to secure or guarantee.
has ensured
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present perfectof ensure (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In the meantime, the trade-policy question mark has ensured that the U.S. has abundant supplies of a critical metal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
It continued: “Of that, $15 million has ensured that new tools, necessary equipment, and vital apparatus are already in the field and in the hands of the firefighters who serve our city daily.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2026
Unflattering returns but Bashir's stoicism has ensured he's not been overly affected by the noise surrounding his non-selection.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2025
The AI boom has ensured it hasn’t, yet defensives should eventually see a catch-up trade.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2025
But of all of music’s contributions to the human condition, its ability to create social cohesion and communicate emotion has ensured its longevity.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
