ensure
verb (used with object)
to secure or guarantee.
were ensuring
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past progressiveof ensure.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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He said two doctors at the disaster site were ensuring the workers’ physical and mental well-being and that they have supplied them with vitamins and tablets to treat anxiety.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
These steps were both unprecedented and profitable: By allowing the birds to flourish, ranchers were ensuring the health of the land their cattle depended on.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 14, 2018
At the time, agency officials said they were ensuring agency funding is in line with Mr. Pruitt’s priorities.
From New York Times ● Oct. 22, 2017
She also notes how she and other nurses were ensuring Duncan’s “privacy and comfort,” and providing “emotional support.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 13, 2014
She heard warm praise of her father, and some of the anecdotes of him that were circulating in the neighbourhood at this time, and were ensuring him an honoured memory.
From Mary by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
