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AFP journalists saw devotees deliberately puncturing their skin with glass shards attached to a small wooden paddle to ensure their bleeding during the ritual, a way to atone for sins and seek miracles from God.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Those of us who practice writing as a professional craft have an ethical duty, and sometimes a contractual obligation, to ensure that our work is original.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“The 2027 Budget upholds this promise and would ensure that the United States continues to maintain the world’s most powerful and capable military.”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Ultimately, the onus is on you to ensure that the space is as comfortable and pleasing as possible, and that it matches the images in your listing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Frigga told him of her journey to ensure Balder’s safety and how everything had sworn to do him no harm.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton