shoo-in
Example Sentences
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It may not be a shoo-in, either; Australia, expected to be a bit of a pushover, defied expectations to beat Turkey in an upset last weekend.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
If you want a classy premium SUV with a conventional gas powertrain, priced under $100,000, the GV80 is kind of a shoo-in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
Yes, Blair Kinghorn has been a shoo-in at 15 for the longest time, but there are mistakes in his game that tend to come tumbling out when Scotland are under the pump.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
The Rebels are considered a shoo-in for a spot in the 12-team postseason field, which will be announced Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025
It was a shoo-in for the Bonehead Moves Hall of Fame!
From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman
