How to Use make sure in a Sentence

make sure

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  • Stay out of the sun, and make sure to check up on relatives and neighbors.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026
  • Stay out of the sun, and make sure to check up on relatives and neighbors.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • Stay out of the sun, and make sure to check up on relatives and neighbors.
    — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • Review the details and make sure everyone’s on the same page.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • If using grounds, apply in 1 to 2-inch deep layers and make sure the coffee is spread in an unbroken line so slugs and snails won’t cross it.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
  • Having witnessed centuries of religious warfare in Europe, when millions were killed for their beliefs, the framers took pains to make sure nothing like that would happen here.
    — Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • In the lobby, make sure to look out for the ‘four sacred directions’ symbols, a tribute to the area’s Native American culture and beliefs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Hold your breath at the end to make sure the medicine is fully deposited into your lungs, Nationwide Children’s Hospital advises in a demo video.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • If your pet already has a microchip, make sure the information is up to date; sometimes, even pets with microchips can’t be identified because the phone number associated with them has been disconnected.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Amazon’s Fourth of July Sale ends in a few days, so make sure to snap up these incredible savings on durable luggage from Samsonite, deliciously hydrating Laneige lip products, and more.
    — Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

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