surefire

Example Sentences

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That way, you don’t have to withdraw money from a declining portfolio, a surefire way to deplete your savings quicker.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

There isn’t a surefire way to measure a prospect’s joint mobility from a distance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

For actors struggling to convey their vision behind the camera, stepping back in front is a surefire way to salvage at least some of the film with their own ability.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026

She’s not even technically part of the main cast, but Adriana de Moura knows eclipsing a bombshell revelation is a surefire way to keep a firm grip on her “friend of” title.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

And yes, that’s a surefire way to find your tools rusted.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia