be sure
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—used to tell someone not to forget to do something
Be sure to lock the door when you leave.
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When purchasing baobab oil, be sure to look for cold pressed and unrefined to ensure all those beneficial nutrients and fats are intact.
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Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
These savings won’t stick around forever — and popular styles and sizes are bound to sell out — so be sure to check out before the sale ends on Monday, December 2 at 11:59 p.m.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Finally, be sure to thank your interviewer after the interview.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
To be sure, Lego has worked with the F1 brand in the past on one-off products in collaboration with individual teams such as McLaren Racing.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 26 Nov. 2024
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Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
These savings won’t stick around forever — and popular styles and sizes are bound to sell out — so be sure to check out before the sale ends on Monday, December 2 at 11:59 p.m.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Finally, be sure to thank your interviewer after the interview.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
To be sure, Lego has worked with the F1 brand in the past on one-off products in collaboration with individual teams such as McLaren Racing.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Be sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20sure. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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