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as in contracts
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
gave his surety that he would pay back the loan if his sister was unable to for any reason
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as in sponsors
a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
a mutual friend agreed to act as surety if I lent my cousin some money, since I wasn't certain that she'd be able to pay it back
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Recent Examples of sureties
When your understanding of reality is challenged in such profound and disturbing ways that the sureties of science, religion or simple common sense provide neither comfort nor closure?
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Israeli defense exports rose 13% last year, with major contracts signed for Israeli defense technology including its advanced multi-layered aerial defense systems.—
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The contracts mostly were for time-sensitive disaster response work.—
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Commissioner Steven Glassman floated an idea to use drones to display sponsors’ names in the sky.—
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Japan, which is undergoing an economic revitalization, will continue to shine under its new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, corporate governance reforms and increasing interest from corporates and sponsors alike.—
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None of this will be possible unless Venezuelans recover real freedoms with guarantees and civil rights.—
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Companies also face major risks mining in Venezuela without sustained security guarantees.—
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The patrons were thrilled that LaMelo Ball was about to check into the game, a different result than some 24 hours prior on that same hardwood.—
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In the meantime, thirsty patrons might start looking elsewhere in the Treasure Valley — such as Meridian, where a police spokesperson said there are no city laws specifically addressing bottomless mimosa deals.—
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All four nations are official guarantors of the peace deal.—
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What Happens Next Under the resolution, Israeli forces are expected to gradually withdraw from Gaza as stability improves, following standards and timelines tied to demilitarization and agreed upon by Israel, the stabilization force, the United States and other ceasefire guarantors.—
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“Sureties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sureties. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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