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"sure of having" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means to have confidence or certainty in possessing something. Example: "She was sure of having completed all her assignments before the deadline."
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"Some of these students may not be sure of having a decent meal once in the day.
To be sure of having at least ten temporary workers at Lollapalooza, he hired 20 (sure enough, only half of them turned up).
How many pounds of turkey should I buy per person for Thanksgiving if I want to be sure of having leftovers?
That crime, they say, was deliberately to expel most of the Arabs of Palestine, close to 800,000 people, in order to be sure of having a Jewish majority for the Jewish state.
A blood count was an event; the victim, frowning thoughtfully out of the window as his blood trickled into the vial, could always be sure of having an intensely curious audience.
During the last days of Lent, Piedmontese farmers would always set aside some eggs so they'd be sure of having enough to make a beautiful frittata (Italian omelette) for Easter Monday.
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To be sure, the probability of having revolutionary armed forces depended on many factors.
Was Mr. Thompson sure of who had killed his brother?
When you are sure of yourself, have a sort of dress rehearsal or a small performance.
Make sure to have plenty of drinks.
Be sure to have lots of pictures!
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