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In the Republican primary for governor in 2018, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam looked like an early shoo-in.—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2026 This district has elected Labour lawmakers for 120 years, but Burnham is not a shoo-in.—ABC News, 11 June 2026 But Idzik spoke recently as if Legette was a shoo-in to have some sort of significant role.—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026 In my dream world where Emmys voters bother to watch Bait, Khan is a shoo-in.—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoo-in