surefire

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One surefire way to be cast as the villain in American culture is to be seen as censorious.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

It’s not a surefire bet the Cicada subvariant will bring a summer of misery, however.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

A surefire sign of a sports star who wants to achieve true greatness is the ability to recalibrate, realign and reach their next goal.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Luring in the best players is a surefire way to win on the field, and those efforts can compound over time.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 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