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I saw this on a needle-disposal box in a medical clinic.<\/p>\n

Problem:<\/strong>
\nThe verb “assure” is incorrect for this sentence.<\/p>\n

Explanation:<\/strong>
\nThe verb “assure” essentially means to set the mind at rest<\/em>. Use “assure” when you want to say that you are setting someone’s mind at rest. The verb “insure” essentially means to guarantee against risk<\/em>. Use “insure” when you want to say that you are protecting people or property against risk. The verb “ensure” essentially means to make sure<\/em>. Use “ensure” when you want to say that you are making certain that something will happen or that something is true.<\/p>\n

Solution:<\/strong>
\n“Lift to ensure disposal.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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