shoo-in

Example Sentences

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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

In many New York cities and towns, Cuomo would presumably be a shoo-in for mayor.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2025

Heading into training camp, Taylor Heinicke appeared to be a shoo-in for the role, even with the addition of Trey Lance, who was joining his third team in four years.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

“As ‘The Penguin’s’ feral villain, Cristin Milioti has been a shoo-in for this race for quite a while,” assures Tracy Brown.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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