be sure
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You’re correct that retirement can last 30 years or longer, so it’s important to be sure of what you’re doing before pulling the plug.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
"Contacts are continuing. As soon as we have anything to say on this matter, we will be sure to let you know," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, including AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Asked about concerns delays were costing lives, Constance said: "Our NHS is safe but we need to be sure that people get the right care at the right time."
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
To be sure, AI had already made some processes far less time-consuming, including the administrative work involved in data reports and clinical-trial planning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
"Sam, be sure to wash your hands carefully after you put your, uh, your pet away. Anastasia, make sure he washes, would you?"
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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