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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 Wall Street firm William Blair estimated about $300 million in potential annual corporate and technology savings, to be sure, but that hardly justifies a $50 billion deal. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 That mixed messaging matches what’s outside our doors, to be sure. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026 Even so, Mejia wants more information to be sure that those reports are accurate, especially because the city previously agreed to help cover any deficit should the Games lose money. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 Challenges and confidence Nixon’s advocacy has earned admirers, to be sure, but also plenty of scorn. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to be sure

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