be sure
idiom
—used to tell someone not to forget to do something
Be sure to lock the door when you leave.
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So be sure to look for gluten-free oats if preparing them for someone who cannot have gluten.
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
When purchasing baobab oil, be sure to look for cold pressed and unrefined to ensure all those beneficial nutrients and fats are intact.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
These savings won’t stick around forever — and popular styles and sizes are bound to sell out — so be sure to check out before the sale ends on Monday, December 2 at 11:59 p.m.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Finally, be sure to thank your interviewer after the interview.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
When purchasing baobab oil, be sure to look for cold pressed and unrefined to ensure all those beneficial nutrients and fats are intact.
—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
These savings won’t stick around forever — and popular styles and sizes are bound to sell out — so be sure to check out before the sale ends on Monday, December 2 at 11:59 p.m.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Finally, be sure to thank your interviewer after the interview.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Be sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20sure. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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