surefire

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He came to USC, after all, as a surefire NBA lottery pick, a sinewy playmaking marvel capable of creating his shot anywhere, anytime.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

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 • Jan. 1, 2026

Even die-hard fans pay little attention to the second round of the draft, when surefire superstars are long gone and many players selected don’t even make their teams’ rosters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

If you listen to financial markets, the U.S. is on a surefire path of accelerating productivity growth.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

He had already come up with a surefire winning strategy, one that required not just secrecy but lies.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge