How to Use a good/safe/sure bet in a Sentence
a good/safe/sure bet
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With Colorado’s pass heavy scheme and questionable run game, Sanders could be a good bet to lead the league in passing yards.
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Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2024
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Record risk is more nebulous thereafter, but more are also a good bet, especially in the South and occasionally northward.
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Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
24 June 2024
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Sea-level rise of a foot or more in the next 30 years is a good bet.
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2023
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One horse that’s a good bet to be on or near the lead is Kingsbarns.
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Dan Wolken,
USA TODAY,
5 May 2023
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The Dolphins have racked up enough wins to be a good bet to make the playoffs.
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Ben Volin,
BostonGlobe.com,
17 Nov. 2022
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Here's a good bet that his newborn had a matching romper with the Quad(father).
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Christopher Kuhagen,
Journal Sentinel,
25 Dec. 2022
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Light rain will be a good bet as a weak low pressure moves along the front to our south.
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Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
9 Nov. 2023
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Through tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy skies are a good bet through the night.
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Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
29 Sep. 2023
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No one knows what’s a safe bet at the box office anymore.
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David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Dec. 2023
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Most days will have highs in the 20s but a couple days with highs in the teens are a good bet with lows near zero.
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Ashley Smith and Steve Horstmeyer,
The Enquirer,
9 Jan. 2024
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Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: More breaks in the clouds are a good bet during the evening and through the night.
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Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
2 Mar. 2024
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Green Chile Mac Hard times call for comfort food, and mac and cheese is always a safe bet.
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Anna Luisa Rodriguez,
Washington Post,
21 Feb. 2024
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The future of warfare is ever-changing, but the M10 looks like a safe bet.
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Kyle Mizokami,
Popular Mechanics,
21 June 2023
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As for the external chest, seat cushions are a good bet.
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Saryn Chorney,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2023
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More gusty winds are also a good bet behind the storm on Monday.
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Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
8 Dec. 2023
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Set to turn 29 in September, Corbett’s move to the middle isn’t a sure bet.
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Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2024
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The Brewers don't yet have a starter listed for Sunday, but the right-hander is a good bet.
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Todd Rosiak,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Sep. 2022
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So, the White Sox’s first five innings moneyline is a good bet.
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Tanner McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2023
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Conditions could make Just a Touch a good bet at anything close to 10-1.
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Kevin Modesti,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2024
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That makes the No. 1 and 2 seeds a good bet in almost every tournament.
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USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2024
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High temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s are a good bet.
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A. Camden Walker,
Washington Post,
25 Aug. 2023
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Chaco is the official footwear sponsor for OARs and a good bet for rafters.
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Eileen Ogintz,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2023
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And whether your dad’s style skews city or country, a great pair of vintage Levis is always a safe bet.
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Ella Riley-Adams Jamie Sims Alice Newell-Hanson Jameson Montgomery Jameson Montgomery Caitie Kelly MacKenzie Oster,
New York Times,
6 June 2024
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On Fox News That said, over-reliance on subscriber revenue is not a good bet.
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Adam Rumanek,
Forbes,
19 Apr. 2023
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Anything Waterpik puts out is a safe bet, so that leaves you with a lot of choices.
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Annie Blackman,
Allure,
2 Apr. 2024
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And if any team can put Super Bowl heartbreak behind them, the Eagles seem like a good bet.
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Ben Volin,
BostonGlobe.com,
4 Sep. 2023
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That being said, pants are a safe bet for nearly all courses, with a few callouts.
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Red Fabbri,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2024
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Fresh fruit: Bringing fresh fruit is always a safe bet at cookouts.
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USA TODAY,
30 June 2023
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Jane says there are plenty of styles that will be on-trend for years to come, so finding a rug along those lines is always a safe bet.
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Bridget Mallon,
Sunset Magazine,
7 Sep. 2023
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Opinion: If Taylor Swift wants revenge against her haters, here’s a good bet.
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Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2024
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