make sure
idiom
: to find out or do something so that one has no doubt about whether something is true, correct, will happen, etc.
Make sure (that) you turn the oven off.
They made sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be.
Examples of make sure in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Ensure in writing that the sellers will make sure the property is vacant before closing the sale.
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Pat Kapowich, The Mercury News, 18 May 2024
When Taiwan went to the polls in January, multiple organizations and government agencies were on call to make sure the conversation on TikTok stuck to the facts.
—Amy Chang Chien, New York Times, 17 May 2024
Our towels sell out quickly each year at Walmart, so make sure to pick up your favorites while these best-sellers are still available and priced from just $14.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024
So there's long been discussions about somehow putting a propulsion unit onto the telescope, to control its descent and make sure any debris ends up falling into an ocean.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 16 May 2024
Nadella, for his part, appears to be shrewd at playing a multidimensional chess game meant to make sure the company does not fall behind again in AI.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 7 May 2024
The flight is Hereth and Bruschi’s way to make sure guests are blown away without being knocked out.
—Becky Cooper, New York Times, 7 May 2024
In the end, the panel said agency leaders now must focus on training, improve safety standards, and make sure drug concerns inside families are thoroughly investigated.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2024
Hoosiers out for a paddle should plan ahead to make sure their voyage doesn’t cross over any low-head dams, or know when to get out of the water and portage around the dam.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024
Pat Kapowich, The Mercury News, 18 May 2024
When Taiwan went to the polls in January, multiple organizations and government agencies were on call to make sure the conversation on TikTok stuck to the facts.
—Amy Chang Chien, New York Times, 17 May 2024
Our towels sell out quickly each year at Walmart, so make sure to pick up your favorites while these best-sellers are still available and priced from just $14.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024
So there's long been discussions about somehow putting a propulsion unit onto the telescope, to control its descent and make sure any debris ends up falling into an ocean.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 16 May 2024
Nadella, for his part, appears to be shrewd at playing a multidimensional chess game meant to make sure the company does not fall behind again in AI.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 7 May 2024
The flight is Hereth and Bruschi’s way to make sure guests are blown away without being knocked out.
—Becky Cooper, New York Times, 7 May 2024
In the end, the panel said agency leaders now must focus on training, improve safety standards, and make sure drug concerns inside families are thoroughly investigated.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2024
Hoosiers out for a paddle should plan ahead to make sure their voyage doesn’t cross over any low-head dams, or know when to get out of the water and portage around the dam.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024
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“Make sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20sure. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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