ensuring

present participle of ensure
as in assuring
to make sure, certain, or safe regulations that ensure the wholesomeness of our food

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Recent Examples of ensuring The destruction would be limited to Taiwanese assets, helping Beijing maintain its argument that the operation was strictly an internal matter and ensuring that international powers couldn’t claim a greater need to intervene. Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026 In other words, the emphasis at this stage is on ensuring the machine operates as designed rather than demonstrating commercial fusion performance. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 The government says the new framework will improve investor confidence by making decisions more predictable while protecting climate integrity and ensuring local communities benefit from carbon market projects. ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 This economic routing decision, where platform owners control task allocation, reshapes the AI model landscape, ensuring Microsoft profits regardless of whether frontier models lead or in-house solutions prevail. Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Readmission rates, the percentage of patients who need to return for additional care after they were sent home, can be improved by ensuring that patients are able to see their doctors for follow-up appointments after a hospital stay. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026 The gallery says the project is about strengthening public engagement and ensuring its future reflects a broader cross-section of society, not replacing expert decision-making. George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The team said the construction firm will be responsible for ensuring the project remains on schedule, within budget and aligned with the owner’s goals. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026 Loosen the lid and set the honey container in the water bath, ensuring the water stays below the lid level. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
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  • Her first ally is Oona (Bo Bragason), a loud, flirtatious Brit who teaches Annie to operate a motorboat by assuring her that steering it is just like giving a hand job.
    Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
  • Middleton emphasized the personal impact of such decisions, while also assuring that Thomson retains a place within the organization.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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  • One element could be Paramount setting up a governance structure guaranteeing the independence of news outlets like CBS News and CNN, perhaps through an independent board.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • In May, the University of Chicago unveiled one of the most generous aid packages, guaranteeing free tuition starting in the fall of 2027 for undergraduate students from families with annual income less than $250,000.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Ensuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensuring. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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