shoo-in

Example Sentences

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As time went on, and prospective nominees like Mosaku and Madigan continued to generate buzz among the general public into the new year, even a shoo-in like Grande was met with a surprise.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 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

Dan Sheehan is a shoo-in at hooker and Itoje is a certainty at lock.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

One loaf, and she was a shoo-in for the baker’s job, though I suspect she may have knocked out the competition with some hocus-pocus, too, if rumors are to be believed.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood