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In pop music, there’s no such phenomenon as a sure thing — except for Kylie.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Granted, no prospect is a sure thing, and Preller regularly raids his farm system to pull off trades like this, but still … Bendix is having a day.
Padres: B+
Marlins: A
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—Stephen J. Nesbitt, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
And any legislation in the Senate may require a filibuster-proof margin of 60 votes; even if all Republican senators were in favor of abolishing the department (which is not at all a sure thing), that would still require seven Democratic senators to join them — a tall order.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
With climate change, abundant fall and winter rains are no longer a sure thing, so watering during the colder months may still be necessary, especially with trees.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Granted, no prospect is a sure thing, and Preller regularly raids his farm system to pull off trades like this, but still … Bendix is having a day.
Padres: B+
Marlins: A
(Photo of Scott: David Banks / USA Today)
Get all-access to exclusive stories.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
And any legislation in the Senate may require a filibuster-proof margin of 60 votes; even if all Republican senators were in favor of abolishing the department (which is not at all a sure thing), that would still require seven Democratic senators to join them — a tall order.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
With climate change, abundant fall and winter rains are no longer a sure thing, so watering during the colder months may still be necessary, especially with trees.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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“A sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20sure%20thing. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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