made certain

However, Assad has made certain that there is no peace to keep.

Steve made certain that they had the right version of the resolution.

Again, his pursuers might have galloped straight to the other exit and thus made certain that he was still in the palace.

Inez was therefore placed within the cabin, while her protectors made certain they were armed and ready for any contingency.

This last interview had helped me in so far that it made certain that my love was hopeless.

He said she made certain signs upon the wound, and repeated words he understood not.

Certainly the boy had some quality which made certain types of people trust him.