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surefire

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


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One surefire way to annoy a troll is to call their efforts for attention an “obsession.”

From Salon Jun. 25, 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

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

Nor was it the sort of night to convince you of UCLA’s chances as a surefire conference contender.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 12, 2026

No doubt his surefire setting cure was a practical joke.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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