shoo-in
Example Sentences
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“Agents and casting directors thought I was a shoo-in for sitcoms, like the Shelley Long-type parts,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times
With a runner-up finish at the Masters as eight top 10s, he’s practically a shoo-in for the Arnold Palmer Award.
From Seattle Times
The new leader will be a shoo-in to become the next prime minister.
From New York Times
Cantlay was considered a shoo-in to be picked even if he didn’t make the team.
From Seattle Times
Of course, none of those choices seem as much as a shoo-in as "Jeopardy!" champion of champions Ken Jennings.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
