shoo-in

Example Sentences

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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

He is looking like a shoo-in for his national team for the World Cup as his and Brentford's fairytale season continues.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

The Rebels are considered a shoo-in for a spot in the 12-team postseason field, which will be announced Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Chair Jerome Powell indicated in his Wednesday news conference that a December cut isn’t a shoo-in, partly because of a lack of economic data during the government shutdown.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

No, if the Obscure Object was perfect to play the avenging sister, I was a shoo-in to play the old, blind prophet.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides