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 Citizen suits, for example, have extracted millions from heavily polluting oil and gas operations, and ensured that lead pipes in Flint, Michigan, would be removed after its water crisis. Michael Phillis, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Khrushchev’s victory ensured the superiority of party leaders relative to other figures in the state, cementing his own power and giving him control of the regime. Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026 None were ensured, and the collection had been displayed throughout the company’s lobby and offices. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 In the following days, election officials ensured voters that the mix-ups did not compromise the results. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 Ludwig outlined his methodology for configuring the 176 Election Day sites, which was done in a way that ensured there were 44 polling places in each commissioner precinct. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026 Against Crawley, ‘Stuart Maynard’s Barmy Army’ chants filled the air as a first half strike from Gianmarco Di Biase and Danilo Orsi’s late penalty ensured Lindsey’s reign got off to the worst possible start. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Thankfully, the Federal Aviation Administration stepped in to require flight cuts that preserved last year’s levels and ensured airlines did not exceed the airport’s available runway capacity. Ray Lahood, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Nick Aldis At WWE SummerSlam, Gunther ensured that Nick Aldis’ return to the ring was cut short. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • During an Elk Grove City Council meeting in April, Police Chief Bobby Davis assured the city council that precautions were in place to protect privacy.
    James Taylor, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • El-Sayed’s victory was ultimately so narrow that it wasn’t assured until almost all ballots cast statewide were counted.
    Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
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  • Once power availability is guaranteed, funding shifts toward the physical infrastructure itself, including the building shell and critical mechanical systems such as chillers, generators and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
    Dr. Dick Bridy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • With a new three-year deal worth up to $75 million and $51 million guaranteed, Robinson reset the running back market.
    Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Ensured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensured. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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