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In the Republican primary for governor in 2018, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam looked like an early shoo-in.—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026 Whether your dad's an adventurer or casual explorer, this new slip-in style is a shoo-in to make your dad's Father's day — scratch that, his year.—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 In the Republican primary for governor in 2018, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam looked like an early shoo-in.—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2026 This district has elected Labour lawmakers for 120 years, but Burnham is not a shoo-in.—ABC News, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shoo-in