How to Use good/safe/sure bet in a Sentence
good/safe/sure bet
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If you’re overwhelmed by choice, Dr. Kashlan says starting with a medium-firm mattress is a safe bet.
— Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 24 Sep. 2024 -
So a range of about 60 miles looks like a good bet for the real world.
— Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 24 June 2020 -
Sea-level rise of a foot or more in the next 30 years is a good bet.
— Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2023 -
On-and-off light rain and maybe a few storms are a good bet during the evening.
— A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2023 -
Of the eight teams that made the playoffs in the West, which one is a safe bet to be worse next season?
— Mike Finger, ExpressNews.com, 15 Aug. 2020 -
Here's a good bet that his newborn had a matching romper with the Quad(father).
— Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2022 -
Grab a beach read from the shelf of staff favorites — always a good bet.
— Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024 -
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 -
No one knows what’s a safe bet at the box office anymore.
— David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2023 -
In a must-win scenario, with Aaron Rodgers and at home, the Packers are a good bet for this game.
— Chris Ilenstine, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2023 -
What looked to be a gamble for Andonovski proved to be the safe bet.
— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 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 -
Now Ohio State is 10-1, and is that a good bet, given their chances of making the playoff?
— Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 2 Dec. 2022 -
Short-sleeve polo shirts and khakis with boat shoes are also a safe bet.
— Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024 -
Sunday: Mostly sunny skies are a good bet much of the day.
— Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023 -
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 -
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 -
So, the White Sox’s first five innings moneyline is a good bet.
— Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2023 -
Afternoon and evening storms are a good bet, some of which may be severe.
— Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 30 June 2023 -
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 -
Thursday storms: Strong to severe storms are a good bet Thursday as a cold front moves across the region.
— Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2023
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