be certain of
Example Sentences
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Although he fought back to seventh, which brought him two points, he needed to finish fifth to be certain of the championship.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025
With their title hopes in tatters, Liverpool can't be certain of reaching the Champions League last 16 either after a second defeat in five games in the tournament.
From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025
As to what the courts do, I would like to think they would block it, but again, I can’t be certain of that.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2025
City needs to win its final game of the season to be certain of winning the title ahead of second-place Arsenal.
From Seattle Times • May 19, 2024
All she could be certain of was that the terrain was still sloping down.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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