to be sure

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Synonyms of to be surenext
: it must be acknowledged : admittedly

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There’s still too much uncertainty around the Middle East conflict to be sure the Qatar and Abu Dhabi races will happen in late November and early December, respectively. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 28 July 2026 The widow had to apply to the IRS for a private ruling, which is an expensive and time-consuming process, to be sure of the tax results. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Ships likewise were made to anchor off the coast for 30 days to be sure the crew and their goods were not infected. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026 Zettle wanted to be sure the black vultures in the sky would be able to see the one hanging in the tree, and so Willmore used a chainsaw to cut away some of the branches. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for to be sure

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