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surefire

[shoor-fahyuhr, shur-] / ˈʃʊərˌfaɪər, ˈʃɜr- /


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The only surefire way to save money is to put it aside before it gets spent.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

Djokovic becoming more animated in the early part of third set was a surefire sign he was starting to feel more like his old self - although not for too long.

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026

Beef-industry officials have said the only surefire way to lower beef prices is for ranchers to rebuild herds, a process that takes about two years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Being perceived as the victim of censors is a surefire way to gain interest in what you’re saying.

From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2026

The ground would soon become wet, and sleeping in a puddle would be a surefire path to pneumonia, without any hope of a doctor or medications.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer




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