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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Getty Images To be sure, some of the discourse has centered around how inflationary pressures have made a handful of these hacks defunct.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
To be sure, Patrick Stewart's regal delivery in the early game helps paper over a lot of potential weaknesses with the initial narrative.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2025
On top of that, be sure to support growth and development for all as a way to proactively avoid further losses.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
If your dog has had a reaction to any topical products, be sure to review the ingredient list carefully before using a wipe on your dog.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
To be sure, Patrick Stewart's regal delivery in the early game helps paper over a lot of potential weaknesses with the initial narrative.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2025
On top of that, be sure to support growth and development for all as a way to proactively avoid further losses.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
If your dog has had a reaction to any topical products, be sure to review the ingredient list carefully before using a wipe on your dog.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Be sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20sure. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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