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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When visiting London, make an itinerary for your trip and be sure to make reservations way in advance.
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Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024
To be sure, regulators don’t always please businesses, but at least their rules applied nationwide under the Chevron doctrine, Jacobs noted.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 July 2024
Visits are by appointment only so be sure to call ahead.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 July 2024
So be sure to give your avocados a good rinse just before slicing
How to Ripen an Avocado at Home
If your produce section has only rock-hard avocados, harness an avocado’s natural ethylene gas to soften it faster.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
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Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024
To be sure, regulators don’t always please businesses, but at least their rules applied nationwide under the Chevron doctrine, Jacobs noted.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 July 2024
Visits are by appointment only so be sure to call ahead.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 July 2024
So be sure to give your avocados a good rinse just before slicing
How to Ripen an Avocado at Home
If your produce section has only rock-hard avocados, harness an avocado’s natural ethylene gas to soften it faster.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
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 26 Jul. 2024.
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