to be sure
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Jurado’s current focus is to ensure the cleanup happens quickly and efficiently, but the spokesperson noted the facility’s future reopening should not be considered “automatic.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
The streets around Madison Square Garden have been closed to ensure security.
From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026
Mexico’s top priority is to ensure the USMCA’s survival, Ebrard told Mexican media last week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
He was already looking ahead to the summer to ensure the club were never in this situation again.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
“Out of sixty other kids,” I added to ensure they understood what that meant.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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