sure-fire
Britishadjective
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If the trend of falling stocks having downward momentum were consistent then making outright bets against them would be a sure-fire trading strategy, and it isn’t.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
A celebrity’s ties to a property would create instant buzz—and served as a sure-fire tactic for luring in a line of prospective buyers.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
"A candidate who can have a story that makes you want to know what happens next, and who delivers sure-fire twists and turns and thrills, that's what we want."
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
The problem, of course, is that this isn't a sure-fire solution and, if it was going to happen, it needed to happen fast.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2024
Community singing is another sure-fire way to lift the spirits.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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