sure bet

noun

: the one who is certain (to do something)
He's a sure bet to receive the award.

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Not all change is positive Those optimistic outcomes aren’t a sure bet. David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 May 2026 The field is wider on the drama side but The Rockford Files is believed to still be a sure bet, with Boreanaz getting a lot of props for his take on the classic PI, delivering the right mix of rugged charm and dry wit. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026 The whole effort isn’t a sure bet for the Republicans. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026 But in 1976, Apple was far from a sure bet. Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sure bet

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“Sure bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sure%20bet. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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