Officials ensured fair play.

Meaning: The people in charge made sure that the rules were followed during the game.

Choice of Words: Officials: People in charge of making sure rules are followed. Ensured: Made certain or guaranteed something. Fair: Just and impartial. Play: The activity of taking part in a game or sport.

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The referees made sure the game was fair.

Meaning: This means that the people watching the game made sure that everyone played fairly.

Choice of Words: The referees are the people who watch the game and make sure that the rules are followed. Made sure means to take steps to ensure that something happens. The game was fair means that everyone had a chance to win and that no one cheated.

The umpires ensured that the players followed the rules.

Meaning: This means that the people watching the game made sure that everyone played by the rules.

Choice of Words: The umpires are the people who watch the game and make sure that the rules are followed. Ensured means to make sure that something happens. The players followed the rules means that everyone played fairly.

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