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If the Blue Devils don’t qualify, two Group of Five teams will make the field for the first time, with Tulane (more or less a sure thing) joining James Madison.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Dec. 2025
The 19-year-old forward — who wasn't a sure thing to make the Ducks' roster in October — has played his way into the Calder Trophy race with nine goals and 15 assists in his first 29 games.
—CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
The deal is also not a sure thing − all corporate acquisitions like this are subject to regulatory approval by the federal government.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Despite the profound consequences, redistricting still isn't a sure thing.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Dec. 2025
The 19-year-old forward — who wasn't a sure thing to make the Ducks' roster in October — has played his way into the Calder Trophy race with nine goals and 15 assists in his first 29 games.
—CBS News, 7 Dec. 2025
The deal is also not a sure thing − all corporate acquisitions like this are subject to regulatory approval by the federal government.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
Despite the profound consequences, redistricting still isn't a sure thing.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
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“A sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20sure%20thing. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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