They want to be sure that he is not dealing off the bottom of the stack of cards.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

He could not be sure of their support if he declared that the purpose of the war was to free the slaves.

VOA: special.2009.10.08

She wanted to make sure she would be judged as a singer who happened to be black - not as a black singer.

VOA: special.2009.01.18

But they also wanted to be sure membership would not restrict American independence.

VOA: special.2010.11.18

I wanted to be sure you were not like your father.

VOA: special.2010.06.26

The World Cup is meant to be fun. And,the government is giving its all to make sure visitors are not disappointed, that these Games are spectacular.

VOA: standard.2010.05.29

"It would really be a mistake, and I am sure the United States would not go in this direction, to give Hamas that authority on its own."

VOA: standard.2010.06.10

To be sure, the coverage has not been universally positive.

VOA: standard.2009.04.03