How to Use be sure in a Sentence

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• That’s lofty praise, to be sure.
  — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
• Just be sure to find the right tones.
  — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
• And a long, long day, to be sure.
  — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
• To be sure, some names have bucked the trend.
  — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
• To be sure, there’s more work to be done.
  — Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
• Just be sure to pair it with the source, for sauce.
  — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
• None of us can be sure what will happen.
  — Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
• To be sure, some sports fans thrive on debates around the wider world of sports.
  — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Jan. 2024
• To be sure, there are critics of the Chiefs’ move.
  — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
• And when you're done here, be sure to check out our single-genre roundups too.
  — Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2023
• Also be sure to check the ground for any large rocks, roots, stumps, or sticks.
  — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 13 Dec. 2023
• Portions are quite large, so be sure to come hungry!
  — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
• To be sure, there will be some glitches with the first models.
  — Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
• To be sure, there can be annoyances.
  — Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
• To be sure, many devotees tout the trend with a half-joking air.
  — Jake Angelo, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
• There have been successes, to be sure.
  — Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
• For now, to be sure, oil prices remain well short of those levels.
  — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
• No one can be sure what third baseman Josh Jung is.
  — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
• Just be sure to pick the right length so the bottom isn't dragging on the floor.
  — Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2024
• Presale start times may vary so be sure to check your city’s start time in advance.
  — Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 28 Aug. 2023
• Firefighters had to cut the roof of the house to be sure that the fire didn't spread.
  — Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 25 Dec. 2023
• Don’t miss these three masterpieces and be sure to reach out to an agent to see more.
  — Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
• Just be sure to arrive early to snag a prime viewing spot.
  — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
• Some deals will last all week, but many are time-sensitive — so be sure to act fast.
  — Toni Sutton, People.com, 7 July 2025
• But neither side can be sure what kind of witness Pence will be.
  — Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2023
• To be sure, gig workers’ low pay is a real problem.
  — Andrew Garin, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
• Just be sure to pay attention to what is and isn't working for you.
  — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
• Jewel tones will be back this fall, so be sure to snag deep reds and emerald greens, too.
  — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
• To be sure, not every high-profile college signee hits it big.
  — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
• To be sure, that's incremental and not a slam dunk.
  — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026