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By nightfall, however, Hochul was assuring the public that no terrorist activity was suspected, noting that “stress levels are already high” in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2023

While she modernised and "revolutionised" the UK's constitutional monarchy, Mr Johnson said, her greatest achievement was assuring the succession to her son, King Charles III.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2022

During those first few weeks of Facebook’s existence, while he was assuring his fellow college students that we could trust him with their identities, he had a private conversation on instant messenger with a friend.

From The Guardian • Apr. 17, 2018

A man carrying multiple snakes was assuring everyone they don't bite.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2015

“Yes, miss. I was assuring your friend that once we catch the perpetrator, we will be throwing the book at him.”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed