Examples of shoo-in in a Sentence
a shoo-in for the position of secretary of state
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Animal Control is considered a shoo-in for another renewal.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
Finally, in 2023-24, after establishing himself as an elite AHL defenceman, Heinola appeared to be a shoo-in to become an everyday NHL defender.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The first up to consider would be Sammy Omosigho, a transfer from Oklahoma, who, out of all the returning Bruins and transfer portal additions, is arguably the most shoo-in starter on the defense.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Of course, this happens every time the 007 franchise is between Bonds — remember when Mel Gibson was considered a shoo-in to succeed Timothy Dalton?
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
Finally, in 2023-24, after establishing himself as an elite AHL defenceman, Heinola appeared to be a shoo-in to become an everyday NHL defender.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The first up to consider would be Sammy Omosigho, a transfer from Oklahoma, who, out of all the returning Bruins and transfer portal additions, is arguably the most shoo-in starter on the defense.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Of course, this happens every time the 007 franchise is between Bonds — remember when Mel Gibson was considered a shoo-in to succeed Timothy Dalton?
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoo-in. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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