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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Grab a beach read from the shelf of staff favorites — always a good bet.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024
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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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Short-sleeve polo shirts and khakis with boat shoes are also a safe bet.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
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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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Reiss is always a good bet, though the best linen shirts come courtesy of Luca Faloni.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 1 Oct. 2024
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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 said, a queen or a king size mattress is probably a good bet.
—Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 27 Sep. 2024
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The safe bet is still on the ACC landing one team, but landing two now looks like a shade below a coin flip.
—David Ubben, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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If your sister loves (or pines for) a monthly facial, this is a safe bet for a splurge.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
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Conditions could make Just a Touch a good bet at anything close to 10-1.
—Kevin Modesti, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2024
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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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For now, Champagnie seems like a safe bet to be retained.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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The Rangers entered the season as the reigning Presidents’ Trophy winners and seemingly a safe bet to be solidly in the playoff mix.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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