sure bet

noun

: the one who is certain (to do something)
He's a sure bet to receive the award.

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At the time, not many were willing to invest in the newcomer, and even OpenAI CEO Sam Altman himself told Kushner the company was anything but a sure bet. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 As a result, both are considered a sure bet for Season 2 renewals, with Five Star Weekend, which debuted first, likely getting the nod first. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026 Lionel Messi, who assisted on Argentina's first goal tonight, has been a sure bet to score himself. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026 Benjamin Moore, Ewing Blue, CW-585 For those looking for a quintessential porch ceiling color, Benjamin Moore's Ewing Blue is a sure bet. Elizabeth Sweet, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sure bet

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“Sure bet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sure%20bet. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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