for sure
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as in sure
without any question
After he switched shifts at work, he said he would be at the party for sure.
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Recent Examples of for sure
There will be challenges for sure in feeling out how the core will play together.
—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The companies that win the humanoid race will need to have a great product, for sure.
—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The hotel is a trophy project, for sure, but one that’s been achieved with more than a little panache.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Tanaka says the asteroid is somewhat similar to Itokawa — the target of Japan's first Hayabusa mission — but little is known for sure about Torifune, adding a level of uncertainty to this extended mission objective.
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Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
28 June 2026
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The companies that win the humanoid race will need to have a great product, for sure.
—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The hotel is a trophy project, for sure, but one that’s been achieved with more than a little panache.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Tanaka says the asteroid is somewhat similar to Itokawa — the target of Japan's first Hayabusa mission — but little is known for sure about Torifune, adding a level of uncertainty to this extended mission objective.
—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
28 June 2026
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“For sure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/for%20sure. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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