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.
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When selecting a size for your wedding vest, make sure to consider length.
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Approval is also required for certain medical services to help control increasing health care costs and to make sure services are not duplicated.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
When selecting a size for your wedding vest, make sure to consider length.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Approval is also required for certain medical services to help control increasing health care costs and to make sure services are not duplicated.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2025
For the best results, make sure to store your self-tanner in a cool, dry place and check the packaging for an expiration date.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Make sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20sure. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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