surefire
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of surefire
Example Sentences
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A surefire sign of a sports star who wants to achieve true greatness is the ability to recalibrate, realign and reach their next goal.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Luring in the best players is a surefire way to win on the field, and those efforts can compound over time.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Nor was it the sort of night to convince you of UCLA’s chances as a surefire conference contender.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
That way, you don’t have to withdraw money from a declining portfolio, a surefire way to deplete your savings quicker.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
He had already come up with a surefire winning strategy, one that required not just secrecy but lies.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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