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a shoo-in for the position of secretary of state
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But the race has also now largely coalesced around these five nominees alongside musical Wicked, whose omission from the best film lineup may raise some eyebrows, particularly in the U.S. where the film is considered an Oscar Best Film nominee shoo-in.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
In most years, Barton would have been a shoo-in for the top rookie center.
—Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connor, a seeming shoo-in for coach of the year, has led the Vikings to a 14-win season behind No. 2 quarterback Sam Darnold, who stepped in when first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury in preseason.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
At the Oscars, the German entry will be a shoo-in for at least a nomination for Best International Feature.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
In most years, Barton would have been a shoo-in for the top rookie center.
—Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Minnesota coach Kevin O’Connor, a seeming shoo-in for coach of the year, has led the Vikings to a 14-win season behind No. 2 quarterback Sam Darnold, who stepped in when first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury in preseason.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
At the Oscars, the German entry will be a shoo-in for at least a nomination for Best International Feature.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Shoo-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoo-in. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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