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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New beginning loading — be sure to set intentions under the new moon in your sign on Feb. 27.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
During restaurant week, be sure to check in before dining for a chance to win a grand prize giveaway that features a two-night Tri-Valley stay, Blackhawk Museum passes, Pedego electric bike rentals and $250 in gift cards to local establishments.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
On Sunday, be sure to catch all this year's pre-show action on the PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly Red Carpet Live: 67th Annual Grammy Awards show.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
To be sure, many AI solutions today are little more than complex if-else statements paired with large language models, the long-term winners will be those that push the boundaries of what’s possible.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
During restaurant week, be sure to check in before dining for a chance to win a grand prize giveaway that features a two-night Tri-Valley stay, Blackhawk Museum passes, Pedego electric bike rentals and $250 in gift cards to local establishments.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
On Sunday, be sure to catch all this year's pre-show action on the PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly Red Carpet Live: 67th Annual Grammy Awards show.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
To be sure, many AI solutions today are little more than complex if-else statements paired with large language models, the long-term winners will be those that push the boundaries of what’s possible.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Be sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20sure. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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