surety

Example Sentences

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Mr. Lendorf stood out for his unerring, dignified demeanor and the clarity of his pliant upper-body carriage against the marvelous surety of his cats-paw footwork and quietly powerful legwork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

“It Was Just an Accident” compellingly challenges our surety of what we’re watching as these characters debate what should be done.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

We’re well on the way to a future of absolute weather uncertainty—no surety to forecasts, a weakened ability to transmit emergency alerts—that we’ll nevertheless have to pay for out of our own pockets.

From Slate • May 22, 2025

“Governments are attempting to give surety, that this is a long-term supply deal,” he says.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2024

It was the look he wore when he’d channeled his fear about everything into the singular focus of protecting her, when he had made decisions that could soothe his anxiety with their firmness, their surety.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi