make sure

Idioms  

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.

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Example Sentences

The only thing we can control is that we put in the best performance in every game to make sure we get the three points.

From BBC

“We must balance making sure we keep the Silicon Valley miracle and dynamism with ensuring that the working class benefit from the prosperity with healthcare, education, and childcare,” Khanna told me in a recent statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

"You'd think it's something small but a lot of clubs are still behind the times with that. It's about breaking those barriers and making sure spaces are available for mums," she added.

From BBC

People appealing health-insurance coverage rejections will want to make sure they mail their appeals earlier, says Cambria Nwosu, a doctor of nursing science.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We need to give courts discretion to make these determinations. We also need to make sure we’re keeping victims safe. There’s just too many examples where this has failed.”

From Los Angeles Times

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