surefire
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of surefire
Example Sentences
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Djokovic becoming more animated in the early part of third set was a surefire sign he was starting to feel more like his old self - although not for too long.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
It’s a surefire way to essentially privatize beaches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Beef-industry officials have said the only surefire way to lower beef prices is for ranchers to rebuild herds, a process that takes about two years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Rarely will you encounter a surefire "tell" that will unmask an AI fake.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
But how could you talk to Bloom without arousing his suspicion and drawing a surefire story that might appear somewhere sometime?
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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