They want to be sure that he is not dealing off the bottom of the stack of cards.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

He could not be sure of their support if he declared that the purpose of the war was to free the slaves.

VOA: special.2009.10.08

So someone returning from mass displacement, even though I'm sure are thrilled to be going home, they bring with them all sorts of challenges upon their return."

VOA: special.2011.07.06

Staring through the magnifying glass, Mikhaiel makes sure that all of the pieces - called tessarae - are exactly where they are supposed to be.

VOA: standard.2010.07.30

Other issues sure to be addressed during his talks with President Obama include American policy toward Pakistan,and the status of the civilian nuclear agreement the United States and India signed last year.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25

Wouldn't that be sure and swift justice since the plea of guilty is the strongest form of proof known to the law?" Some legal experts continue to raise questions about the validity of the military commissions, even though the Obama administration and Congress have taken steps to give defendants more rights in that process.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25