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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To be sure, the trade war has created some economic problems for Xi as well.
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Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Impressive stuff, and be sure to doff your cap to swing man Tim Stauffer, whose 0.49 ERA in 18 1/3 innings led the unit.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
To be sure, deferral of tax payments is the main driver of the revision.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 May 2025
Then be sure to check out our guides for the best binoculars deals and the best telescope deals available in 2025.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 May 2025
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Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Impressive stuff, and be sure to doff your cap to swing man Tim Stauffer, whose 0.49 ERA in 18 1/3 innings led the unit.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
To be sure, deferral of tax payments is the main driver of the revision.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 May 2025
Then be sure to check out our guides for the best binoculars deals and the best telescope deals available in 2025.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 May 2025
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“Be sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20sure. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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