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a shoo-in for the position of secretary of state
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The group wrapped up by sharing their favorite actual wins of the night, and agreeing that A) One Battle After Another is likely to be a frontrunner heading into the Oscars, and B) Timothée Chalamet is a shoo-in for best actor.
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Chelsea Daniel, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
Upcoming redshirt senior cornerback Jaden Mickey, who transferred from Notre Dame ahead of the 2025 season, is likely a shoo-in starter, while redshirt senior Demetrius Freeney and junior Sherrod Smith could both play a significant role.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Looking ahead, Jackson and Fries are shoo-ins to retain their spots in 2026.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Bonds and Clemens would be shoo-ins for the Hall had their careers in MLB not been tainted by the accusations.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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Chelsea Daniel, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
Upcoming redshirt senior cornerback Jaden Mickey, who transferred from Notre Dame ahead of the 2025 season, is likely a shoo-in starter, while redshirt senior Demetrius Freeney and junior Sherrod Smith could both play a significant role.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Looking ahead, Jackson and Fries are shoo-ins to retain their spots in 2026.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Bonds and Clemens would be shoo-ins for the Hall had their careers in MLB not been tainted by the accusations.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoo-in. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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