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surefire

[shoor-fahyuhr, shur-] / ˈʃʊərˌfaɪər, ˈʃɜr- /


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Thinking like this is a surefire signal you are listening to too many NBA podcasts.

From The Wall Street Journal

For years it seemed like a surefire business model: amass vast troves of financial data and sell it to Wall Street for a premium.

From The Wall Street Journal

There isn’t a surefire way to measure a prospect’s joint mobility from a distance.

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One surefire way to endear yourself to your favorite eatery is to evangelize for it.

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For actors struggling to convey their vision behind the camera, stepping back in front is a surefire way to salvage at least some of the film with their own ability.

From Salon