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

That way, you don’t have to withdraw money from a declining portfolio, a surefire way to deplete your savings quicker.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 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

Wish I could challenge him to a race to his apartment, like he imagined for us at Jones Beach, but that’s a surefire way to never actually reach the apartment.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera