surefire

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In a downturn, a surefire way to make investors flee is to slow the information flow and make them wait an extra three months for updates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

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

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

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

But how could you talk to Bloom without arousing his suspicion and drawing a surefire story that might appear somewhere sometime?

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols