insures

present tense third-person singular of insure
as in ensures
to make sure, certain, or safe took steps to insure the timely completion of the project

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Recent Examples of insures The company insures about 25% of Californians, including some employees of the Los Angeles Times. Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 That latter point, about the growing unaffordability of the things Allianz insures, has become a defining issue for his strategy. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 July 2026 Poland’s export credit agency, KUKE, insures up to 80% of extraordinary commercial losses. Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 We’re taught to believe that hard work insures a good outcome, even as the stepping stones to a secure life grow harder to find. Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 WedSafe Wedding Insurance Learn More Markel Markel insures weddings in Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean, among other destination locations. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 30 May 2026 An unusual and lengthy dispute, professor says Underwood is one of tens of thousands of patients left navigating the fallout between the Broward hospitals and Florida Blue, which insures about a third of the state’s population and has a strong presence in South Florida. Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026 Kaiser is a nonprofit organization that both insures people and treats them. Ariel Hart, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026 Also consider whether your current home insurance policy sufficiently insures you financially in the event of extreme weather events that could destroy your home or possessions. Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • This approach ensures clients find consistent messaging and reliable service, fostering deep confidence.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Choosing the right kitchen backsplash prevents costly mistakes, ensures long-term satisfaction, and sets the tone stylistically.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 July 2026
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  • Etiquette does not require you to tolerate such behavior, Miss Manner assures you.
    Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 25 July 2026
  • Armand assures him that Lestat’s not dead and simply resting before the concert, though Louis has no reason to believe this.
    Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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  • Leading both genres reflects passion for programs for sure, but hardly guarantees a path to the big stage.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • The experts advocate for a social market economy model for Cuba’s transition and a democratic state that guarantees the rule of law.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

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“Insures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insures. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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