How to Use a good/safe/sure bet in a Sentence

a good/safe/sure bet

noun
  • 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
  • Anything Waterpik puts out is a safe bet, so that leaves you with a lot of choices.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Point being, if your favorite rappers use it—Girl Scout Cookies are a sure bet for a blow-out concert experience.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
  • This shea butter set is a safe bet and comes with five of L’Occitane’s best moisturizers: a cream for hands and feet, a nourishing cuticle oil, lip balm, and extra gentle soap.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024

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