- present tense form of ensure (3rd person singular).
ensures
Example Sentences
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The complex internal hierarchy of Israel’s kibbutzim ensures that only a few long-term residents—usually older people—have a vote in matters relating to governance, including the painful question of knocking down the houses of the kibbutz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
That ensures the extra revenue generated by the tax would come in addition to the department’s regular budget.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
This latter stance can breed an idleness that, as we’ve now seen, ensures it may not happen at all.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026
He said being creative helped to focus his mind and "ensures that every day is different".
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
“Inconsistency and inequality are what have led us to such unrest and unhappiness. This collective effort ensures survival,” the man said.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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