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to be sure

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Definition of to be sure

as in actually

to tell the truth To be sure, there is risk involved, but surgery is by far the best option for this case.

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Recent Examples of to be sure But be mindful that sodium levels can vary slightly from product to product, so always read the nutrition facts label to be sure. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026 But ,to be sure, other analysts who cover Walmart remain bullish on the stock. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026 Brancusi’s sensibility echoes elsewhere than high-end design or social trends, to be sure. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 And to be sure, building a machine capable of executing a quantum attack remains beyond current capabilities. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to be sure

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