sure thing

Example Sentences

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He was no childhood prodigy, no sure thing.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

This sort of stunning rally seemed far from a sure thing at the time of the IPO.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Mauigoa is a sure thing as a Day 1 starter at right tackle and the Dolphins can move Austin Jackson to right guard for a season.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

The only sure thing appears to be best actress nominee Jessie Buckley, who plays William Shakespeare's wife in "Hamnet."

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Or maybe there’s only one line, but it isn’t a sure thing, solid in its place.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz