surefire
Example Sentences
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In a downturn, a surefire way to make investors flee is to slow the information flow and make them wait an extra three months for updates.
Without compassion, it could be just another page-to-screen adaptation — a cold yet surefire money-maker, devoid of the mortal benevolence a film like this demands to truly connect with an audience more than ready to give up hope, if they haven’t already.
From Salon
Surefire radio hits, they cemented BTS as the biggest K-Pop band on planet earth - especially in English-speaking markets.
From BBC
Nor was it the sort of night to convince you of UCLA’s chances as a surefire conference contender.
From Los Angeles Times
He came to USC, after all, as a surefire NBA lottery pick, a sinewy playmaking marvel capable of creating his shot anywhere, anytime.
From Los Angeles Times
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