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There’s no such thing as a sure thing.
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
As for the Olympics, neither Lindholm nor Zacha (Czechia) is a sure thing.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The central bank also pointed to a strong economy — hinting that rate cuts later this year may not be a sure thing.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Lindo’s surprise nod meant that Paul Mescal, who was believed to be a sure thing in this category for his role in Hamnet, was pushed out.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
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Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
As for the Olympics, neither Lindholm nor Zacha (Czechia) is a sure thing.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The central bank also pointed to a strong economy — hinting that rate cuts later this year may not be a sure thing.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Lindo’s surprise nod meant that Paul Mescal, who was believed to be a sure thing in this category for his role in Hamnet, was pushed out.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
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“A sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20sure%20thing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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