sure thing

Example Sentences

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This sort of stunning rally seemed far from a sure thing at the time of the IPO.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 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

Pivoting to nonprofit work isn’t a sure thing, because there’s now less funding for many organizations.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

But such a lengthy outage is far from a sure thing.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

"It's a sure thing they'll come," I said.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway