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Some of these records, like Dubois' Monday & Tuesday highs, look to be almost a sure thing.—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 14 May 2026 The companies are pushing ahead with these projects but neither one is a sure thing at this point.—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 May 2026 That can fast-track clinical testing provided there’s serious follow through over at FDA, which is never a sure thing.—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 8 May 2026 Much like Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton in 2022, Downs feels like a sure thing.—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for a sure thing