ensured

past tense of ensure
as in assured
to make sure, certain, or safe regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food

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Recent Examples of ensured But Norris ensured that Antonelli could not escape into the distance and, after both cars switched to the hard compound tire, started to look more comfortable than the championship leader. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Bleeding ranchers While expensive cattle may have given some American cattle producers breathing room, ranchers who spoke with CNN emphasized that high prices haven’t ensured easy wealth. Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 Gomez, transparent about her personal mental health journey, ensured this philanthropic commitment was foundational, not an afterthought. Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Choreographer Christian John-Devi Vincent, who also plays Ricky Davis in the franchise, ensured that the movement followed the growth of Alex Kirby, the drag star played by Rodney Chester. Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Meals such as buffalo chicken mac and cheese, cheeseburger bowls, Cajun chicken pasta, pancakes, pizza bowls and even chicken nuggets are ensured to be nutritious and healthy, Schuler said. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Aug. 2026 Caglianone ensured the Royals would be victorious, however, thanks to his career night. Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026 The offending text directed any AI system reviewing the document to ensure textual outputs agreed with the plaintiff’s arguments, ignored prior denials from the court, and ensured that remediation would follow as the plaintiff desired. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026 Dropped catches from Steve Smith, Green and Travis Head ensured yesterday's brief rally in the field fizzled out and allowed Bangladesh to bat itself into an almost impregnable position. ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • The lawsuit claims Lee was repeatedly assured that the first demotion would be temporary and her original position would be available to her the following season.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The inaugural episode discussed the odds that Hillary Clinton might win in a landslide, which was possible, given the state of the polls, though not assured.
    Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Nothing in life is guaranteed, but as near a 100 per cent certainty as there can be among Premier League managers.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • While not guaranteed, Delta said alternate airports may be available, based on a customer’s specific itinerary.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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