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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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
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My commitment is to make sure our schools follow the law while also remaining safe, respectful environments where all students can focus on learning.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
The Dog Whisperer breaks down a simple method to make sure your pup knows where to go when nature calls.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
These three picks just scratch the surface of on-sale fall tableware and decor, so make sure to keep scrolling to shop more autumnal finds at Pottery Barn.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
My commitment is to make sure our schools follow the law while also remaining safe, respectful environments where all students can focus on learning.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Make sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20sure. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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