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he's a sure thing for the promotion: he's the most qualified candidate by far
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The front office’s reluctance to shop in a seller’s market is understandable, considering the most attractive possibilities are by no means sure things.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
Even shows that seem like sure things are on the chopping block.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Rodgers could still sign and be the team's starter, or another option like Kirk Cousins could be targeted, but those options are not sure things.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
The discourse is endless, but there’s one sure thing: people are talking about Evita.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
Even shows that seem like sure things are on the chopping block.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Rodgers could still sign and be the team's starter, or another option like Kirk Cousins could be targeted, but those options are not sure things.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
The discourse is endless, but there’s one sure thing: people are talking about Evita.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sure thing
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“Sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sure%20thing. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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