to be sure

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Synonyms of to be surenext
: it must be acknowledged : admittedly

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There are some crazy laser rays, goofy wipe transitions, robots who are menaces to society, to be sure. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 But be mindful that sodium levels can vary slightly from product to product, so always read the nutrition facts label to be sure. Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026 This usually happens around Week 14 of the NFL season, but again, check your league settings to be sure. Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 But ,to be sure, other analysts who cover Walmart remain bullish on the stock. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to be sure

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“To be sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20be%20sure. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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