sure bet

noun

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

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Mullins, meanwhile, a freshman considered a sure bet to play in the NBA next season, will play before hometown fans. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026 Seafood lovers aren’t a sure bet, either. J.m. Hirsch, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026 For Eastern and Central Europe, Cristian Mungiu’s English-language debut Fjord looks a sure bet. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026 The Jets represented the only sure bet for Smith to start next season. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 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 15 Apr. 2026.

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