surefire

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A surefire sign of a sports star who wants to achieve true greatness is the ability to recalibrate, realign and reach their next goal.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Luring in the best players is a surefire way to win on the field, and those efforts can compound over time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Nor was it the sort of night to convince you of UCLA’s chances as a surefire conference contender.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

It turned out the only surefire way to earn a spot on the squad was to be a veteran Formula 1 driver in the market for work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

The ground would soon become wet, and sleeping in a puddle would be a surefire path to pneumonia, without any hope of a doctor or medications.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer