make sure

1. 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.

2. 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

"I suppose the mental toughness side of it -- how we can make sure, if we get back in that position with 20 minutes to go on the clock, that we can see it home."

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"If companies are determined to increase pricing, it is beholden on us to make sure that customers are able to go elsewhere as easily as possible."

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He said he was in touch with the UK government to make sure anyone affected was "properly supported".

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As people ran to the buffet car he said he wanted to make sure passengers were safe.

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"So you're testing all the other parts of a nuclear weapon to make sure they deliver the appropriate geometry, and they set up the nuclear explosion."

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