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The only surefire way to save money is to put it aside before it gets spent.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Blondie’s Debbie Harry complained that the radio stations would tell her, “We like you. Give us something to play,” when they’d just released their version of “Denis,” a surefire pop hit if there was one.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
And all the while, stocks kept climbing—even those Quadir considered surefire shorts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Rarely will you encounter a surefire "tell" that will unmask an AI fake.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
And yes, that’s a surefire way to find your tools rusted.”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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