sure-fire
Example Sentences
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If the trend of falling stocks having downward momentum were consistent then making outright bets against them would be a sure-fire trading strategy, and it isn’t.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
A celebrity’s ties to a property would create instant buzz—and served as a sure-fire tactic for luring in a line of prospective buyers.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
A few years ago, the Rams defensive line was built around a sure-fire Hall of Fame player and a supporting cast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2025
The problem, of course, is that this isn't a sure-fire solution and, if it was going to happen, it needed to happen fast.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2024
The theme was a sure-fire guarantee of audience interest and the rest was up to me.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
