safe bet

Example Sentences

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Anyone who’s been to France knows that’s trickier than it sounds, but easy tailoring and neutral colors are a safe bet for men and women.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

And it’s a safe bet that, as long as there’s pull to the idea of stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, there will be more to come.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

It wasn’t long ago that counting on a mega cap tech stock to rise was a pretty safe bet, but that certainty has been turned on its head this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Andrew Herzog, a CFP in Plano, Texas, says, “A broad market index fund is a safe bet because it’s not hedging, there’s no conflict of interest, and no favoritism.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Putting the crown on Balekin’s head was a safe bet.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black