sure bet
Example Sentences
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It’s a reminder that concentrated gains are never a sure bet compared with a diverse portfolio.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
The borrower in this case hardly fit the profile of a sure bet for a lender.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
Combined with oversupply, that sure bet became less certain.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
But it’s not a sure bet that Paramount will come away with the prize.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
There were hundreds of caves in Oso Mountain, but with the enchanted flowers here, it was a sure bet that they were close.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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