shoo-in

Example Sentences

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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

Oscar predictors proclaimed earlier in the season that Chalamet was basically a shoo-in for the award.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

He offers so much to Manchester City and is a shoo-in for the England squad.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

As time went on, and prospective nominees like Mosaku and Madigan continued to generate buzz among the general public into the new year, even a shoo-in like Grande was met with a surprise.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

“You ain’t exactly a shoo-in either way,” I said, tossing a stick toward the tide.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña