How to Use good/safe/sure bet in a Sentence
good/safe/sure bet
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So a range of about 60 miles looks like a good bet for the real world.
—Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 24 June 2020
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Sea-level rise of a foot or more in the next 30 years is a good bet.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2023
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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
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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
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Here's a good bet that his newborn had a matching romper with the Quad(father).
—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.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
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No one knows what’s a safe bet at the box office anymore.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2023
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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
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What looked to be a gamble for Andonovski proved to be the safe bet.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 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.
—Ashley Smith and Steve Horstmeyer, The Enquirer, 9 Jan. 2024
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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
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Sunday: Mostly sunny skies are a good bet much of the day.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
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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
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The future of warfare is ever-changing, but the M10 looks like a safe bet.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 21 June 2023
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As for the external chest, seat cushions are a good bet.
—Saryn Chorney, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2023
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More gusty winds are also a good bet behind the storm on Monday.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2023
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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
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So, the White Sox’s first five innings moneyline is a good bet.
—Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2023
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Afternoon and evening storms are a good bet, some of which may be severe.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 30 June 2023
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That makes the No. 1 and 2 seeds a good bet in almost every tournament.
—USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
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High temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s are a good bet.
—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.
—Eileen Ogintz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2023
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On Fox News That said, over-reliance on subscriber revenue is not a good bet.
—Adam Rumanek, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
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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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Anything Waterpik puts out is a safe bet, so that leaves you with a lot of choices.
—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.
—Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2023
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Any body of water body that maintains a couple feet of livable depth year-round is a good bet for bluegill.
—David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 28 Feb. 2024
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However, these stocks remain a good bet for the long-term for a couple of reasons.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 19 May 2022
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Fresh fruit: Bringing fresh fruit is always a safe bet at cookouts.
—USA TODAY, 30 June 2023
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Here topwater lures like frogs or poppers are a good bet.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 28 Feb. 2023
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