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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“We want to make sure the kids are actually coming out of their experience watching and interacting with the show with the knowledge that we’re hoping they take away.”
From Los Angeles Times
“I have to make arrangements to make sure that my day care is a priority so that I can be able to go to work,” Locke said.
From Los Angeles Times
Taylor Fresh Foods has to be careful about how much of Pacific Valley it owns, so as to make sure it doesn’t become subject to all of the oversight and red tape of a bank.
They make introductions to defense companies, scrutinize business deals with foreign partners to make sure they won’t raise flags with the Pentagon, and give advice about whom to meet on Capitol Hill.
County Public Health urges everyone to make sure they are fully protected against measles.
From Los Angeles Times
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