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"I want them each to make certain compromises, and I think they're going to do it."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Stephanie may cook breakfast, but Max and Finn are pretty self-sufficient and can make certain little meals for themselves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Your relative may lack capacity to make certain decisions, yet retain enough legal capacity to, say, revoke a power of attorney or hire a lawyer.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

Tesla struggled to find the right parts to build its robots, and had to make certain components like its actuators, which power the bot’s movements, from scratch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

"Well, Falconer will make certain that you do."

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood




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