sure bet

noun

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

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If his first preseason game is any indication (3 catches/61 yards in just two drives), Moore is a sure bet. — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026 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 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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