sure bet

noun

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

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The field is wider on the drama side but The Rockford Files is believed to still be a sure bet, with Boreanaz getting a lot of props for his take on the classic PI, delivering the right mix of rugged charm and dry wit. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026 The whole effort isn’t a sure bet for the Republicans. Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026 But in 1976, Apple was far from a sure bet. Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026 The sure bet will come when someone finally takes aim at Mars. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 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 6 May. 2026.

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