surefire

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Nor was it the sort of night to convince you of UCLA’s chances as a surefire conference contender.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

One surefire way to endear yourself to your favorite eatery is to evangelize for it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

For actors struggling to convey their vision behind the camera, stepping back in front is a surefire way to salvage at least some of the film with their own ability.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026

If you listen to financial markets, the U.S. is on a surefire path of accelerating productivity growth.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

And while he wasn’t thrilled about spending nights at the trailer, it was the only surefire way to stop the delinquents— or whoever was sabotaging the construction site—from jumping the fence and going wild.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen