They also wanted to be sure new governments in the southern states would support the Republican Party.

VOA: special.2010.02.04

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

Experts say any device used to heat a home should be inspected to make sure it is working correctly.

VOA: special.2010.02.02

They were sure that Missus Trotter could be trusted and that it was safe to leave the money in her name.

VOA: special.2010.04.24

Finally, I let him go to the examination to experience what I was sure would be his dismissal from school.

VOA: special.2009.01.03

Finally,I let him go to the examination to experience what I was sure would be his dismissal from school.

VOA: special.2010.03.27

So,if your employer tells you to cut to the chase, be sure to get to the main point of your story quickly.

VOA: special.2010.07.25

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

She was sure she would be able to see where the white heron had hidden its nest.

VOA: special.2010.04.03

Be sure to join us again next week for THIS IS AMERICA in VOA Special English.

VOA: special.2009.05.04

They said people should be sure to discuss what vitamins they take with their doctors.

VOA: special.2009.04.21

They are trying to make sure that cacao can be grown in a way that is fair to the farmers and safe for the environment.

VOA: special.2010.02.17