safe bet

Example Sentences

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But the safest bet is Epstein, the man he once reportedly called his “pal” with whom he had “certain things in common.”

From Salon • Dec. 29, 2025

Those close to Endrick are acutely aware of the pros and cons of any January move, and in many ways the safest bet would be to stay at Real.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

The United States Postal Service has said that depositing mail inside your local post office or handing it to a postal carrier is your safest bet.

From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2024

Last year when regulators were struggling to decide how to update the vaccine, a combo shot seemed like the safest bet.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2023

We figured that the dining hall was the safest bet.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy