sure-fire
Example Sentences
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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
Backers of some sure-fire hits are hoping for the former.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2024
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
Environmental experts say one sure-fire way to reduce aviation emissions is to reduce how much we fly.
From National Geographic ● Dec. 8, 2023
The theme was a sure-fire guarantee of audience interest and the rest was up to me.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
