How To Use Make sure In A Sentence

His parents made a lot of sacrifices to make sure he got a good education.
Defensive tackle is a bit more of a crapshoot, but the one thing they must make sure of is that whomever they take has a brilliant mind.
When nothing overtly is going on, make sure that a great deal is at work beneath the surface. Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Weapons of Mass Instruction
Companies have been urged to make sure their staff do not injure themselves at office Christmas parties by dancing on desks or photocopying themselves.
These will involve more rigorous checks on claimants to make sure their disability qualifies. The Sun

Make sure you behave yourselves when we visit Grandma.
While you're in Miami, make sure you stay up to see the sun come up … and try a drink called Miami Vice, which is a mix of daiquiri and pina colada. Insider's guide to music pilgrimages: Hip-hop, dance, disco, electro
The State Department contacted American embassies around the world to make sure that they repeated the line that it was an aberration and not in line with American ‘values.’
Make sure you cut holes for your eyes to peer out of or a hole at the top for your your head, but for the sake of moveability, make sure the box only comes down to your knees or waist. Somewhat quick and cheap geek costumes for Halloween
We are going to make an information pack and appoint a pupil who will make sure supply teachers have any resources they need.
And like at school, the headmaster and his associates want to make sure everyone is on best behaviour.
I verified the engine switches were in the proper position while my copilot completed the checklist, which requires checking the voltmeter to make sure the remaining generator is not overworked.
Make sure that the construction proposal is reliable, the working procedure works canonically, and the construction monitor goes effectively.
The issuing firm can make sure that underwriters compete for its business. Principles of Corporate Finance
When you check in for a flight, make sure the agent tags all your suitcases before sending them down the conveyer belt.
Make sure that all sharp implements, such as scythes, have covers.
We have to try to make sure that we get something from it. The Sun
Tuesday, 19 February 2008 first signs of spring - centre piece of the month february pick whatever flowers you get at the supermarket to make this little basket filled with flowers. ranunculus are my favourites and available all over the place at the moment, so i chose to put them into this flowery centrepiece. the orchid is quite fancy but you just really need one to pimp this up (and it keeps for ever!). a rose or two, some ivy and green leaves from the forest and you are all set. to get started line a basket with some foil and trim on the edges. soak some floral foam in water and place in the basket, when soaked wet (can be really, really wet - it will have to work as a vase to the flowers), eventually cut and trim the floral on the edges, so that it resembles an arch. trim flowers and green leaves and stick into pot. start doing so on the bottom of foam, working upwards until you have an even flowery centrepiece. make sure foam stays moist - adding some water from time to time. Archive 2008-02-01
Based on the analyse of the magnetic around the wire line circuit, we design a logical structure to make sure the accuracy of GMR sensor.
Whatever your choice, make sure you buy top-notch works of art that you really like.
We should simply make sure that we correct in the right way. Christianity Today
The state has anted up $40 million for salary increases, but, in a program similar to Cincinnati's, Iowa will now evaluate teachers thoroughly to make sure the extra dough goes only to the good classroom performers, not the duds.
But how do you make sure you don't tip into demanding too much or go too far the other way and get lazy about asserting your needs? The Sun
Make sure you drive between those narrow walls.
Parking at the event appeared well organised and there were plenty of marshals about to make sure cars were lined up properly and able to leave the ground easily at the end of the day.
Check to make sure you meet the minimum requirements for using a cable modem.
We would urge celebrities and icons not to support energy dense foods and to make sure it is a genuinely healthy product they promote.
I called Meryl and Tim to make sure they were all right, since they had left just minutes earlier. No answers, only questions. | Mind on Fire
When we promote equality, we need to make sure that we are promoting equality of opportunity.
Robert Hardy says he re-arranged his schedule to make sure he could appear in the final episode of Inspector Morse.
But make sure you spell the way out to mc very clearly because otherwise I shan't understand. ABSOLUTE TRUTHS
But make sure you spell the way out to mc very clearly because otherwise I shan't understand. ABSOLUTE TRUTHS
To make sure your system operates efficiently, examine it frequently, checking for leaks, clogs, or misdirected sprinklers or drip-emitters.
Make sure you check the details of the policy before you sign it.
BEFORE installing a new system, it's important to make sure the boiler system you have is sufficient. The Sun
His new system would make sure all new applicants are examined by a doctor. The Sun
We must make sure that effort is properly rewarded.
Make sure you have your trial in the winter when it's rainy and cold. The Sun
We must make sure that this meeting doesn't lap over into lunchtime,because we have other arrangements.
I was in hospital this morning for a gastroscopy - nothing too worrying, just one of those camera and light thingies they put down your throat to make sure everything's in one piece. Archive 2009-03-01
The radar ovens and cybernated housekeepers did all the work; the only thing left for the men in charge was to make sure they were working properly. Starchild Omnibus
You must therefore plan carefully to make sure you are covering relevant material.
In order to make sure the white guy driving the minivan with Jesus and NRA bumperstickers on the back is not an illegal alien Caucasian Australian with a perfect American accent, it only makes sense that caucasians carry the same ID materials any other race is required to. Think Progress » Arizona legislature demands immigrants and President of the United States verify their status.
I have found myself pacing around trying but failing to find things to do to keep my mind occupied, occasionally popping into the nursery in a fatherly manner to make sure that the useless door hinge has not failed on the tallboy.
A stickler for detail, Goring actually reads the fine print on all her bills and credit cards statements to make sure she isn't being overcharged.
Bob Hoffman, the endangered species branch chief for NOAA's Southeast regional office, told the Huffington Post on Wednesday that the burns had been temporarily curtailed because of high seas, and that when they resume, NOAA will now make sure each "burn team" -- made up of two shrimp boats hauling booms and an "igniter" boat -- includes a trained observer who will be able to rescue turtles before they are incinerated. Gulf Oil Spill: The Plight of the Sea Turtles
An original plan to make sure all taxis were painted black-and-yellow was dumped after cabbies baulked at the cost.
I just made my first wedding cake a month or so ago – and you just REALLY want to make sure that all your dowels are the same size. Project wedding cake: mango curd | smitten kitchen
Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage.
Make sure you get in between the fingers and under the nails where uninvited germs like to hang out.
Make sure you ride on the crest of the wave. POSITIVE THINKING: Everything you have always known about positive thinking but were afraid to put into practice
Make sure your voice does not fade.
Nowadays saturation campaigns are a necessity to push the product and make sure it scores big on the all-important opening weekend.
Make sure you check if it will cost you to pay your premium monthly instead of yearly.
You may have to do a lot of things yourself to make sure they get done. The Sun
We are here to make sure their address is correct so that they can get counted in the census when it comes out next year, "said Tom Boone, a retired firefighter who is working as a" lister "in the central part of Billings. Billingsgazette.com
If you have a customs inspector, make sure that person is accompanied by a chaperon while they are aboard.
Make sure you blend well. The Sun
Then make sure your program deals realistically with your position on the ladder. THE 22 IMMUTABLE LAWS OF MARKETING
Use long strokes and make sure there are no hard edges. The Sun
The psst-hey-buddy guy may not be the image the new "ticket broker" industry wishes to be associated with—and, goodness knows, one needs to make sure the curbside tickets are legit—but maybe these days dealing with the low-tech scalper is one's best hope of not getting scalped. Don't Blame a Scalper When You Think You've Been Fleeced
If you don't hear from the builders this week, make sure you chase them up.
As we crossed the Baltic in a shared ship's cabin, my mother watched to make sure I brushed my hair and teeth morning and night and chastised me for wearing clothes that were too creased or skirts that were too short.
I'll make sure there isn't any young-eyed cherubin business about David. The Iron Woman
Big 2WackGo wants their stooge the US government and military to let our shores be flooded with smack (or, in the 80's, crack) if "that's what it takes" to make sure children in this country can't experiment freely with cannabinol instead of nicotine. AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed
One of the key elements in designing the dies used to make them is to make sure there's enough material to make whatever it is you need, but not too much.
Make sure she gets plenty of fresh air.
Check it every fifteen to twenty minutes, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot to make sure the meat is not sticking or, God forbid, scorching.
Make sure the condition of the spark arrestor on top of the chimney is inspected so that there are no tears in the fabric that would allow embers to escape.
Make sure the lid is on.
Make sure you lock windows and doors, which should be fitted with security deadlocks
Make sure you get sufficient protein to protect not only your bones, but your muscles and other body tissues.
Do not use a omnidirectional mic or something like that, look up "cardioid" and make sure that's the type of mic you are using! All Updates @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com
The Dallas Mavericks put bar codes on tickets, not just to track sales of the ducats, but to make sure they are selling them to folks who actually fill the seats.
Make sure the employee is given notice pay. Times, Sunday Times
Make sure the curve of your spine is pressed into the floor.
They will try to make sure everything is almost neurotically unobtrusive, bridezilla in reverse. Times, Sunday Times
If you have a 0 per cent balance transfer card, make sure you clear the entire amount before the deal ends. Times, Sunday Times
Check your input and make sure you have selected only one item.
If you have national advertising and local tie-in advertising, make sure the message and presentation are consistent in both. Going For It!: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur
Smooth out sharp edges and make sure your blush blends seamlessly. Times, Sunday Times
Always get the oil impregnant when needed, make sure always close the oil bucket when finish using it, and store it safely.
Make sure the container remains in an upright position.
If the seller is a business, make sure it exists and has a physical address or phone number. Times, Sunday Times
For that reason, I always make sure my car is locked by listening for the quite loud clunking noise. Times, Sunday Times
When you refill your tank, make sure it's full to the brim. Times, Sunday Times
They're definitely millies so try to make sure we don't get seats anywhere near them or it'll be a long flight
Make sure window coverings in your child's room can be washed or cleaned easily.
Once you have found the kennels or cattery you like you will have to make sure that your pet's vaccinations are up to date, as the kennels or cattery will need to see the vaccination certificates.
Make sure all the contents are mix with the cooking oil nicely.
She pulled a joint out of her cigarette box and looked around to make sure nobody was watching.
Please make sure that you don't reconstitute your infant formula with water that is not purified.
It is important to make sure that your child knows that you love them for who they are and what they do, not how they look.
Well, if you let me see your ticket, I'll make sure you two girls get on the right train so you don't miss your ferry.
To make sure that the formwork stays put, the company has nylon fiberglass camlock clamps that hold the boards to just about any stake.
Make sure you eat plenty of good fresh food.
Make sure you give instructions to move your money because you will get a better deal elsewhere. Times, Sunday Times
If you're going to plant a holly, make sure you have space for not just one but two bushes in your garden; a male and female form must be planted as fruiting only occurs on female plants.
Make sure to send the master because making a copy lowers the video quality so much that a company will automatically reject it.
When I bend anything for the sake of creativity I try to make sure the bending is part of a grand reality that then carries throughout the whole existence of the work. The art of Leviathan, Part Two: An interview with Keith Thompson
A rod pod can be very useful if hard banks are present but make sure the rod tips are pointed at the lead.
I just want to make sure that I'm not mishearing you, or maybe you misspoke.
But I've heard that I should check my credit report to make sure my record is clean.
Thanks to this project NetBeans can provide basic support for lots of different languages - and if you invent your own language make sure to look at Schliemann to get some nice support in the IDE.
Preparation includes removing baseboards and undercutting the casing of the door to make sure the new tiles will fit.
Police in West Yorkshire are taking on more than 20 financial investigators to make sure that criminals' ill-gotten gains get put back into the community.
Make sure that all site map pages are linked together.
Once again make sure the seat is supporting your spine. Repetitive Strain Injury
Tell him you realise he meant well but in future, he should make sure you're happy with plans that affect you so directly. The Sun
Always buy fresh live scallops with closed shells and make sure you use them within a day or so.
Make sure the surface is evenly covered with paint.
I'm going to scout around for a while and make sure there aren't any thieves.
In addition, the embassy suggests that late Ambassador Richard Holbrooke call Bos to make sure he "gets" the message. Wikileaks: America's Failed Attempts To Pressure Dutch Into Staying In Afghanistan
Make sure no awkward stretching is required.
So if he sees staffers putting in lengthy hours at the office, he doesn't hesitate to take steps to make sure their home lives remain in balance.
Make sure they are well balanced and will not slip off.
We needed to make sure he would go through a barrier and not back off. Times, Sunday Times
While snacking is perfectly acceptable, make sure snack foods are nutritious.
Off the shelf is fine, just make sure it's cold-pressed and organic. The Sun
I was told to make sure I had brushed my hair, not to wear jeans with holes in, and to put shoes on instead of wellies.
Make sure you keep within the new lower speed limit.
Be aware of it, but make sure when you leave, you know where the sources of information and resources are.
Ingredients are the key, so make sure that you buy good stoneground flour. Times, Sunday Times
The fruit of years of hard work will be open to the highest bidder, and you want to make sure you receive what you deserve. Times, Sunday Times
Let me just make sure though that I have what I should have, because I rather suspect that in my unique ability to disarrange things, I have succeeded in doing so.
So make sure you use headhunters only as part of a broader and more active search for the right job. Times, Sunday Times
We can compete with sides above us, we've just got to make sure we get our game right.
As a democrat, I think it's shameful to suggest McCain will be losing his seat because "[e] very Latina is Arizona will turn out to make sure he does not make it back to Washington" for voting against Sotomayor. McCain to vote against Sotomayor
Make sure it doesn't happen again.
Aim to hit the gym three to four times a week and make sure you do both cardio and weight training.
Make sure your party food has something for little mouths to nibble on. The Sun
But make sure you choose a scheme that ensures your holiday home is given back to you in tip-top condition. The Sun
Make sure your hands are clean before you have your dinner.
We have done fantastic amounts of work to make sure we have fantastic pricing. Times, Sunday Times
The first-term MPP for Mississauga South has been meeting with Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to make sure he doesn't back away from his predecessor's pledge. MISSISSAUGA - Home
I'm confident one of the wardens will make sure the differential between hunting and poaching is seen. New Game-Warden Reality Show
Keep the lone silver birch to your right and make sure you don't end up in one of the many little pools. Times, Sunday Times
Make sure that the goatee remains neat and trimmed, and avoid imitating the father of all goatees - the goat himself.
But if you want to breakfast on it just make sure you stay out of the halitotic radius.
And make sure you stay for the monster out-takes as the final credits roll.
It's your job to make sure the sperm hits the green icons and avoids the reds.
Make sure all ready-made foods are piping hot throughout before eating, as they are also a listeria risk.
Make sure that you include your payment terms on all quotes and invoices that you send out. The Sun
After Gus (Giancarlo Esposito) threatened Walt (Bryan Cranston) and his family on last week's Breaking Bad, Walt decides it's time to make sure Skyler (Anna Gunn), Junior (RJ Mitte) and Holly are safely ensconced at Hank's house. Breaking Bad Sneak Peek: Is Walt Ready to Face His Consequences?
If you are planning on using gadgets outside of the home, make sure that use is covered in your policy. The Sun
If you find this kind of "guttering" regularly in your own scans, where the characters near the spine are not being recognized correctly by your OCR, you need to make sure that your book is down as flat as possible before making a scan. The Project Gutenberg FAQ 2002
`Well, maybe, yes... but you'll have to make sure you advertise it as aromatherapy. TICKLED PINK
All they had to do was make sure that the warrior classes were comfortable and they could forgo the business of spears and swords.
I have tried both directions and it's unbudgeable so before I really force it I'd better make sure.
Merriman plays as both a defensive end and outside linebacker, and quarterbacks better make sure they know where he is.
We must make sure that things are done correctly.
Make sure if you use a container for your candle that the jar is a heat safe container. Archive 2007-10-01
In my opinion the 870 in 12 gauge is the only gun a would need unless he was an elk hunter but you get the picture .. these guns last forever and i mean a LONG time so make sure you make a decision on your size and what you can handle ... happy hunting and good luck choosing the right 870 +1 Remington 870
Make sure the images you use actually aid in communicating to your reader, not just because you think you need a photo on your page. The Art of Seeing: How Photos Can Make Your Blog Writing Better | Write to Done
If you saw a traffic accident, make sure to mark down the licence of the car.
And make sure you do your washing up straight away and wipe down your hob after cooking. The Sun
Make sure that you've threaded it correctly, and that all the tensioners are working properly (I usually spin them all the way in each direction, then re-set them).
Since godson is only seven and a half, his draftsmanship and lettering have room to improve, so I've recreated the script to make sure the story's clear. Robin the Half-Bat Superhero
Make sure you include a hyphen or underscore between each word.
On your CV make sure everything is typographically perfect and that there are no spelling mistakes.
It was legitimate to argue that if you had made up your mind not to challenge your immurement then you should make sure that the time was not wasted. Chapter 13 - Stage Two
For example we could make sure they had something as simple as twenty-twenty vision, or something as complicated as great strength.
We aim to make sure that the cottage is in tip-top condition for any prospective purchasers having it surveyed.
Make sure you tuck into some spare Rib in the first race. The Sun
She grimaced, then glanced over her shoulder to make sure no one else was listening. Uprising
Make sure the washer is firmly seated before tightening the pipe.
Make sure you hurry back before dusk. Times, Sunday Times
Make sure that every surface of the kitchen is cleaned thoroughly at least once a month.
Their aim is to make sure that every home and business becomes Internet enabled in the next 10 years.
Whatever they keyed in was read back to them by the computer, complete with any wrong spellings, which encouraged them to make sure everything was correct.
Make sure all tools are in perfect working order, for instance it's much easier to prune with sharp secateurs.
Israfil," the Boy said suddenly, leaning forward to look at the book, as if to make sure, and speaking in an awestruck voice -- "is that the The Heavenly Twins
Agents in black suits stood on the steps of the Capitol building to make sure the mass of malcontent demonstrators didn't barge inside.
Make sure you keep within the new lower speed limit.
He stood in the hallway puffing on it for a few seconds to make sure it was fully alight.
You are expected to provide fresh towels and sheets and to make sure your place is tidy. Times, Sunday Times
Management has to make sure it does not overpay its staff.
We are trying to make sure they are not confused by too many changes. Times, Sunday Times
Make sure the yard is well swilled out.
You are expected to provide fresh towels and sheets and to make sure your place is tidy. Times, Sunday Times
If you must learn to shoot a bow in a short period of time make sure it is professionally tuned and the arrows are spined correctly. It has been years since I have shot a bow. What is a good bow for me to start back with ?
The work, however, needs to be done and we are doing everything we can to make sure that it is done as quickly as possible with the minimum of inconvenience.
Surprisingly, the E1027 is just about childproof, if you make sure the spine is firmly against a wall so the cantilever supports your infant's weight as they haul themselves up to swipe off everything carefully arranged on top of it.
Cod are voracious feeders sometimes and will pick up a multitude of offerings in certain places and at various times of the season, so whatever you use, do make sure it is in the best possible condition.
They want volunteers to wear tags to make sure they work. The Sun
Make sure safety bars are inserted into the uprights.
So make sure to take a hat, sunglasses with ultra-violet protection and plenty of sunblock and high-factor suncream.
Mr Howard said: ‘The work has to be undertaken for safety reasons alone, but we have to make sure we alleviate problems for others, otherwise it's going to be absolutely bedlam.’
So make sure your lashes are wiped clean of all skincare products before you apply. The Sun
First I take offence to the use of the term deadbeat, yes there are those which believe that society owes them a living, but, there are also those who truely are down on their luck right now, while we send billions to foreign countrys to feed, house and educate their children we cant make sure our own have the same privilages. Undefined
The key is to be non-chalant about it, and to make sure you don't make her feel leched upon afterwards if she's not into it.
Make sure you're home by midnight.
Make sure trailing flexes are kept out of the way so you don't trip up over them.
His children would have to make sure his crimes did not go unpunished.
They wanted to make sure they were one step ahead of the father. Times, Sunday Times
He would phone dear Harold in the middle of the night to make sure the rushes had arrived.
Make sure you use sunscreen to stop the problem getting worse. Times, Sunday Times
This was his trump card, and he wanted to make sure it got played, even if the commission was too docile to press for it.
We scrub down our kitchens and bathrooms with antimicrobial cleansers, make sure to cook our hamburgers thoroughly and swallow antibiotics to treat strep throat infections.
Kate looks really unhappy - I'd better make sure she's all right.

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