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

A supposed sure-fire gold medal disappeared in stunning fashion with Ilia Malinin’s eighth-place collapse.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

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