be sure

phrase

used to tell someone not to forget to do something
Be sure to lock the door when you leave.

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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026 For families The overall atmosphere at Daunt lends itself to family visits, but be sure to choose a room based on your needs as not all of them will be appropriate. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Just be sure to style with glitzy gold jewelry for a moment of glam, especially if your day involves some retail therapy or sunset cocktails. Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 14 July 2026 Always be sure to carry extra water, and consider having a pet first-aid kit on hand. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for be sure

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“Be sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20sure. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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