sure thing
Example Sentences
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It seemed a sure thing a few weeks ago that Abdul El-Sayed, the insurgent progressive challenger in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, was leading the race going away.
From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2026
He was no childhood prodigy, no sure thing.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Profits have never been a sure thing in the volatile industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
Mauigoa is a sure thing as a Day 1 starter at right tackle and the Dolphins can move Austin Jackson to right guard for a season.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
No, you could never tell where you were going, that was a sure thing.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
