surefire

Example Sentences

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One surefire way to be cast as the villain in American culture is to be seen as censorious.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

It’s not a surefire bet the Cicada subvariant will bring a summer of misery, however.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 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

No doubt his surefire setting cure was a practical joke.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson