make sure
idiom
: to find out or do something so that one has no doubt about whether something is true, correct, will happen, etc.
Make sure (that) you turn the oven off.
They made sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be.
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Green Bay’s game plan in its 34-29, Week 1 loss to the Eagles was to make sure Hurts didn't escape the pocket.
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Rob Reischel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Sometimes, weather observers will check each other to make sure they're fully covered before going outside.
—Mara Hoplamazian, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
Event organizers said the decision was made after consulting NWS meteorologists, Denver officials and transportation advisors to make sure animals, riders, parade participants and spectators remain safe.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
Their children often accompany them to public services and have already taken up royal duties of their own, but Kate and William make sure their kids' lives are mostly out of the spotlight.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Rob Reischel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Sometimes, weather observers will check each other to make sure they're fully covered before going outside.
—Mara Hoplamazian, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
Event organizers said the decision was made after consulting NWS meteorologists, Denver officials and transportation advisors to make sure animals, riders, parade participants and spectators remain safe.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
Their children often accompany them to public services and have already taken up royal duties of their own, but Kate and William make sure their kids' lives are mostly out of the spotlight.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Make sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20sure. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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