How to Use a good/safe/sure bet in a Sentence
a good/safe/sure bet
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Properties that provide consistent rental income are likely to remain a good bet, especially in markets where rents can be adjusted to keep up with rising costs.
— Johan Hajji, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 -
Sea-level rise of a foot or more in the next 30 years is a good bet.
— Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2023 -
One horse that’s a good bet to be on or near the lead is Kingsbarns.
— Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 5 May 2023 -
The Dolphins have racked up enough wins to be a good bet to make the playoffs.
— Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Nov. 2022 -
Here's a good bet that his newborn had a matching romper with the Quad(father).
— Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2022 -
Light rain will be a good bet as a weak low pressure moves along the front to our south.
— Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023 -
Through tonight: Partly to mostly cloudy skies are a good bet through the night.
— Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2023 -
No one knows what’s a safe bet at the box office anymore.
— David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2023 -
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.
— Ashley Smith and Steve Horstmeyer, The Enquirer, 9 Jan. 2024 -
Short-sleeve polo shirts and khakis with boat shoes are also a safe bet.
— Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024 -
Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: More breaks in the clouds are a good bet during the evening and through the night.
— Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024 -
Green Chile Mac Hard times call for comfort food, and mac and cheese is always a safe bet.
— Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024 -
The future of warfare is ever-changing, but the M10 looks like a safe bet.
— Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 21 June 2023 -
As for the external chest, seat cushions are a good bet.
— Saryn Chorney, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2023 -
More gusty winds are also a good bet behind the storm on Monday.
— Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2023 -
Set to turn 29 in September, Corbett’s move to the middle isn’t a sure bet.
— Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024 -
The Brewers don't yet have a starter listed for Sunday, but the right-hander is a good bet.
— Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2022 -
Reiss is always a good bet, though the best linen shirts come courtesy of Luca Faloni.
— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 1 Oct. 2024 -
So, the White Sox’s first five innings moneyline is a good bet.
— Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2023 -
That said, a queen or a king size mattress is probably a good bet.
— Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 27 Sep. 2024 -
If your sister loves (or pines for) a monthly facial, this is a safe bet for a splurge.
— Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024 -
Conditions could make Just a Touch a good bet at anything close to 10-1.
— Kevin Modesti, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2024 -
That makes the No. 1 and 2 seeds a good bet in almost every tournament.
— USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024 -
High temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s are a good bet.
— A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023 -
Chaco is the official footwear sponsor for OARs and a good bet for rafters.
— Eileen Ogintz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2023 -
And whether your dad’s style skews city or country, a great pair of vintage Levis is always a safe bet.
— Ella Riley-Adams Jamie Sims Alice Newell-Hanson Jameson Montgomery Jameson Montgomery Caitie Kelly MacKenzie Oster, New York Times, 6 June 2024 -
On Fox News That said, over-reliance on subscriber revenue is not a good bet.
— Adam Rumanek, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023 -
With Colorado’s pass heavy scheme and questionable run game, Sanders could be a good bet to lead the league in passing yards.
— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2024 -
In a tough drama market, cozy crime series have proved popular and are seen by many buyers as a safe bet.
— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024 -
Less than a week ago, Donald Trump looked like a safe bet on prediction markets as polling data continued to shift in his favor, but not anymore.
— Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
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