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Meanings of be certain in English

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Usage of be certain in English
1
That means Franklin can't be certain the police got every detail right.
Radio NZ
2
He would be certain that whatever he said was exactly the truth.
Iron lace
3
You may well be right, of course, but you cannot be certain.
Physics and Beyond: Encounters and Conversations
4
But I 'm sure you understand his need to be certain about this.
The secret life of ceecee wilkes
5
He thought the water was hot, although he could not be certain.
American Gods
6
He had to be certain, absolutely certain that there was no choice.
The river
7
I needed to be certain that I wasn't looking at Takagishi's body.
The Complete Rama Omnibus
8
It was impossible to be certain how the deciding set might evolve.
The Guardian
9
It was a long way away, and very hard to be certain.
Childhood's End
10
We can be certain no questions are asked that should not be.
Fortunate harbor
11
I believe that Drakon is safe from her but cannot be certain.
Tarnished Knight
12
In spite of all you've done, you can't be certain he's innocent.
An impartial witness: a bess crawford mystery
13
Mr Andrews wants to be certain Victoria has the coronavirus under control.
News.com.au
14
Keen doubted if Quarrell's information was enough to be certain of anything.
Colors Aloft!
15
Had to be certain of your friends before I let them in.
Sherlock holmes: the complete illustrated novels
16
We must be certain that we do not choose the losing side.
A Dance with Dragons
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