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verb

ensure

CEFR B1

make certain of

In a sentence

Six example sentences with ensure, each labelled with its topic.

  • Weigh the flour rather than scooping it to ensure the same crumb every time you bake the loaf.

    Cooking

  • Two witnesses sign every page to ensure that nobody can later claim a clause was added after the meeting.

    Law

  • Rangers count the nests twice each spring to ensure that no colony disappears without anyone noticing for a season.

    Environment

  • She keeps six months of expenses in a savings account to ensure that one lost job never forces a fire sale.

    Finance

  • The founders call every new customer in the first week to ensure the onboarding actually worked as the demo promised.

    Startups

  • The coach fouls late on purpose to ensure the other team cannot attempt a tying three-pointer at the buzzer.

    Basketball

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