to be sure
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He wants to be sure he makes the right decision because, unlike the last time he stepped away from F1 in 2018, there will be no coming back this time when he leaves.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Not your typical work lunch, to be sure, but in these atypical times, it ain’t easy staying green.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
Most summer classes also tend to follow federal holiday schedules, so they are likely closed, but check with your school or school district to be sure.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 3, 2026
"It's not enough to put down a glass of water and tell them to drink. You have to be sure they actually do," said head nurse Badra Hamadi.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
He said it was nothing major, but he wants to be sure, so he’s keeping me home tonight.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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