ensured

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Japan and South Korea, among others, have large reserves of oil that have ensured the economic impact of the Strait’s closure has so far been limited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

He is not experiencing personal financial strain, as we ensured the business could comfortably support the required payments.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

For the president, the explanation for missing it ensured that even a private celebration became part of a broader public narrative shaped by governance, conflict, and constant media attention.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

"The strategic aspect which ensured that these stress points were never allowed to damage the relationship is no longer there."

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Cleopatra’s open hostility toward King Herod and his suspicion of her ensured that the queen received a somewhat frosty reception in Judea.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby