Example Sentences

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Their most critical roles were ensuring continued access to essential health services when hospitals ran out of beds and encouraging vaccination.

From New York Times • May 17, 2022

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

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