be sure
idiom
—used to tell someone not to forget to do something
Be sure to lock the door when you leave.
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—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
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—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
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Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Discounted by 42%, now is a great time to add this camera (or maybe a few) to your home security set-up – and be sure to explore our expert tips on home security cameras.
—Cierra Cowan May 19, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
However, be sure the feeder is easy to disassemble for cleaning and replace any leaking feeders.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
To be sure, the trade war has created some economic problems for Xi as well.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
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“Be sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20sure. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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