were ensuring
- past progressive of ensure.
Example Sentences
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Beijing city officials were quick to promise that they were ensuring grocery stores would be well-stocked.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2022
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
Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steven Paré told residents Wednesday night at an emergency neighborhood association meeting that police were ensuring their safety.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 29, 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 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 Bjørnson, Bjørnstjerne
