shoo-in

Example Sentences

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It may not be a shoo-in, either; Australia, expected to be a bit of a pushover, defied expectations to beat Turkey in an upset last weekend.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

If you want a classy premium SUV with a conventional gas powertrain, priced under $100,000, the GV80 is kind of a shoo-in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“People We Meet on Vacation” “Dropping just in time is Netflix’s ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures,’ anchored by Sally Field and an absolute shoo-in.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“You think it's a shoo-in, but the human element is really wonderful.”

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

“You ain’t exactly a shoo-in either way,” I said, tossing a stick toward the tide.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña