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But those leads aren’t always a sure thing.—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 After all, coaches want a sure thing when millions are being spent on revenue sharing and name, image and likeness compensation.—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 So biking is more of a sure thing than water adventure.—Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026 The playoffs wasn’t a sure thing.—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for a sure thing