safe bet

Example Sentences

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And it’s a safe bet that, as long as there’s pull to the idea of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, there will be more to come.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Andrew Herzog, a CFP in Plano, Texas, says, “A broad market index fund is a safe bet because it’s not hedging, there’s no conflict of interest, and no favoritism.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

For investors who wish to complement their S&P 500 funds and who lack international diversification, adding some now still seems a safe bet.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Compared with a generation ago it's a safe bet to say booing is talked about more nowadays because of the proliferation of media.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Putting the crown on Balekin’s head was a safe bet.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black