How to Use one thing is (for) sure in a Sentence

one thing is (for) sure

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  • But one thing is for sure: The Great Rap Battle of 2024 is here, folks.
    Angel Diaz, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Math may not be my strong suit, but one thing is for sure: That's a lot of side parts.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2023
  • But one thing is sure—pockets are in the spotlight now.
    Kassondra Cloos, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2019
  • Right now one thing is for sure: The bigger and bolder, the better.
    André-Naquian Wheeler, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2023
  • But one thing is sure: Celebrities will no longer sit in silence over it.
    Paulina Jayne Isaac, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2020
  • No matter who has more fun, one thing is for sure — both women can serve a look.
    Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Whatever the approach, one thing is for sure in Kyoto: The handmade reigns supreme.
    Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2024
  • But one thing is sure: The court is about to hand Democrats a political gift — maybe only a small one, or perhaps the present of a lifetime.
    Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2022
  • Donald Trump is hated by some and loved by others, but one thing is sure: his name does carry weight.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Whether or not the Camaro becomes an electric sedan, one thing is sure: Speed freaks will have plenty of muscle to choose from in the electric era.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 July 2021
  • When watching a Zac Taylor offense, one thing is for sure: the best players touch the football many times during each game.
    Lance Reisland, cleveland, 28 Jan. 2023
  • But one thing is for sure: This country cares enough about soccer to be really angry right now.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Regardless of these distinctions, one thing is for sure: Chartreuse should be on your radar.
    Sean Santiago, ELLE Decor, 16 May 2023
  • Only one thing is sure: A lot of college athletes are about to start making money from the use of their own Name, Image and Likeness.
    Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 June 2021
  • For now, one thing is sure: The Standard Model remains incomplete.
    Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 21 June 2021
  • No one knows what’s really going on over there, but one thing is for sure: Ye is addicted to drama.
    Angel Diaz, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2024
  • And one thing is for sure: Miami is going to beat Miami on Friday.
    Landon Bartlett, The Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2023
  • There is no clear explanation for the crop-circle-like markings in the sand, but one thing is for sure: Jenner's long hands are great at taking the hottest pics of her big sis Kim.
    Amanda Curran, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The upfront week is tightly packed, but one thing is sure: Advertisers would be happy to have Netflix there.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Whatever the precise economic toll of obesity turns out to be, one thing is for sure: the burden is growing and it won’t be evenly spread around the world.
    Julia Belluz, STAT, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Whether that means creating a few iconic looks of her own or leaning into the whole jeans and t-shirt thing remains to be seen, but one thing is sure: this is just the beginning.
    Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2020
  • The verdict is still out on whether employees are more productive while working from home or at the office, but one thing is for sure—no one likes being told what to do.
    Chloe Berger, Fortune, 7 Dec. 2023
  • While the royals have indeed been wearing houndstooth for decades (even Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth were fans!), one thing is for sure: the pattern is still going strong and here to say.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Neither side can predict the outcome of the ballot measure next year, but one thing is sure: Californians will be flooded with advertisements come the fall of 2024.
    Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2023
  • While the future of Yellowstone seems uncertain, one thing is for sure: Kelly Reilly's work on the series continues bringing her much success.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Because of their broad range, which includes places as remote as backwaters, small lagoons, and even the rainforest, estimates of their population have been hard to gauge—but one thing is for sure.
    Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 3 July 2023
  • But one thing is for sure: Idaho’s night skies will be mostly clear, according to the National Weather Service, lending to perfect viewing conditions once the sun sets at 8:58 p.m.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2024
  • Scientists are always learning more about how humans work to stave off cognitive decline — and while data may be divided, if one thing is sure, games can indeed play a role here.
    Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Whatever the outfit, whatever the reason, though, one thing is for sure: Barbie's impact on fashion is undeniable.
    Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023
  • However distant or close, theoretical or lethal all this may be, one thing is for sure: the Russians are deeply interested in acquiring our knowledge.
    Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024

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