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surefire

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


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Being perceived as the victim of censors is a surefire way to gain interest in what you’re saying.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

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

Nursing is the surefire new path to American prosperity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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

And while he wasn’t thrilled about spending nights at the trailer, it was the only surefire way to stop the delinquents— or whoever was sabotaging the construction site—from jumping the fence and going wild.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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