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to be sure

to be sure
a linking phrase meaning 'certainly; it must be accepted (concession before a counterpoint)'
To be sure, the economy has improved, but the gains have not been shared evenly across all communities.
From Lesson 4:Transition & Argument Words·SAT Words in Context

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To be sure, the economy has improved, but the gains have not been shared evenly across all communities.

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