ensured
Example Sentences
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Swinney added that the Scottish government was supporting councils, city region deals and ensured that local authorities had more say over finances.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt anchored their innings with an unbeaten 45, but Heather Graham's 4-19 with the ball ensured the home side's innings never really took off as they finished on 126-7.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The trigger they agreed on ensured the working spouse—whoever it would be—would provide additional financial support if one of them left the workforce, except in the case of infidelity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Even if the directors ensured the two companies create only “good” AI, others—Google, Meta, SpaceX and their Chinese competitors—can still create “bad” AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
A few kruge from the Dregs and the Black Tips had ensured they wouldn’t interfere with the parley, a common enough transaction.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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