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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Fall is a drier season, with rain scarce, so be sure to water the plants consistently and thoroughly.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Injuries are always a worry with defencemen, so the team must be sure of Regula’s health before making a transaction.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Tickets are very limited, be sure to purchase early to reserve your spot.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
To be sure, the declines in major banks were relatively subdued Thursday.
—Alex Harring,sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Injuries are always a worry with defencemen, so the team must be sure of Regula’s health before making a transaction.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Tickets are very limited, be sure to purchase early to reserve your spot.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
To be sure, the declines in major banks were relatively subdued Thursday.
—Alex Harring,sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Be sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20sure. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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