| 单词 | sure thing |
| 例句 | He’s a cop in charge of making sure things are okay in the ER and someone must have told him they had a depressed kid in 22, and now he’s trying to be helpful. It’s Kind of a Funny Story 2006-04-02T00:00:00Z She has goals, but you sense it is no sure thing she will attain them. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z No, you could never tell where you were going, that was a sure thing. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Some stop at the bookie to study the form and place a shilling or two on a sure thing. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z “But it’s not like with the boxes, Dedd. This looks like a sure thing.” In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Once we joined clubs, I was sure things would click back into place. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z The one sure thing that would produce a beating in my house was a report card with a red mark in conduct. Bad Boy 2001-05-08T00:00:00Z And I was sure things were not going to pivot my way. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z He is not sure things will be all right. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z She paused for a moment, then continued: “If only Rhyme and Reason were here, I’m sure things would improve.” The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z “Chet Douglass,” I said uncertainly, “is a sure thing for it.” A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “Everything ends sometime, and now you have a sure thing,” Gay replied. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z If it hadn’t been for the constant ache in my butt, I’m sure things would’ve worked out fine. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “I think we have more to worry about when it comes to the smoke, but if you want to focus on vampires, sure thing,” Cas said. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z Then, when I was sure things couldn’t possibly get any worse, they did. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z “Oh, sure thing,” said Bunny, reared back in his chair. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Your father and I want you to know that we’re very concerned about your safety, Hiram. Are you sure things are going to stay under control?” Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z The one sure thing was there was going to be trouble in the Turner household later. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z I found what seemed a sure thing in the back of a Captain Marvel comic book in Kellam’s store. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m sure things will be fine,” I said. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z He’d fallen asleep with his nose in her hair, breathing her scent, holding on to her as if she were the only sure thing, the only real thing he’d ever known. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z I thought what we had going was getting to be a sure thing. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “But we here have to go on learning. The government has ordered all other schools to stay open. I’m sure things will settle down and will return to normal soon.” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z Turning pro in advance of Rio was the sure thing. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z “Will you look in on her sometimes and make sure things are all right?” she asked. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z The date of our going back to America had always been a sure thing. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z Or maybe there’s only one line, but it isn’t a sure thing, solid in its place. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’m not sure things are going to work out ever again,” Mr. Dunlap replied. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z What we told each other was that Bill and Frances and the others would go on ahead, make sure things could be worked out, then they’d send for the rest of us. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought ’bout the luck of the Bobos and seent that no matter how good I planned things out, it was probably a sure thing that this was gonna go bad for me real fast. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z And there is one sure thing about the fall of gods: they do not fall a little; they crash and shatter or sink deeply into green muck. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z Given the assumption that experiments would be carried out with technical perfection, the vaccine was a sure thing. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z NBC scheduled “School Pride” for Fridays, traditionally a forgotten night of the television week, making another round of school renovations far from a sure thing. TV?s Solution to Schools? Tough Reality 2010-10-15T17:55:00Z Stewart's "The Daily Show" is one of the Emmy Awards' sure things. 'Homeland' and 'Modern Family' win big at Emmys 2012-09-24T10:52:09Z Bringing back former stars is no sure thing. In ratings challenge, NBC and Fox revive old favorites 2013-05-14T01:08:39Z “They want a sure thing,” Ms. Johns said. The Evolving World of Gay Travel 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z The quotient of actually famous people is no sure thing from year to year, and some organizations eschew the true celebs for people who are merely notable. Inside a sweaty D.C. media tradition: Getting the cool kids to sit with you at nerd prom 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z “It’s a reflection of new people who want to buy a sure thing,” said Mr. Woodham, a New York collector and wealth manager who left Christie’s in 2015. ‘What Next?’ an Uncertain Art World Asks, Sticking to Proven Brands 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z Nor is it a sure thing that the site’s algorithm is going to recommend them to you. The Hidden Gems of 2017 Movies Are on ... Netflix? 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z But satellite gives him a major platform, the stability of a sure thing and a hefty salary. Is Howard Stern going soft or just getting sharper? 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z Pascal's departure was somewhat of a sure thing after the breakdown that basically shut down operations and made public thousands of emails and highly personal information of the studio's employees. Amy Pascal: Some box office hits and misses during her Sony tenure 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z Do you follow the sure thing, or the passion? The Great American Dream Value Menu: The hard truths nobody tells young people about their dreams 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z But what seems now like a sure thing was then only a vague idea. It’s an It Girl! The Birth of ‘Sex and the City’ 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z In Howard Barker’s “Pity in History,” the only sure things are death, destruction and a mordant sense of humor. Review: Surviving War With a Sense of Humor in ‘Pity in History’ 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z Nothing is certain when it comes to the Globes, but Renée Zellweger was as close to a sure thing as it gets. Golden Globes 2020: ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’ and ‘1917’ Win Top Awards 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z “When and if we get another shot at this in the future, I’m sure things will change.” Has Alanis Morissette Made the Most Woke Musical Since ‘Hair’? 2018-05-16T04:00:00Z There’s room in the magazine for emerging artists, but it’s in the Brooklyn of the back pages, not the Manhattan of the features section, which prefers seemingly sure things. Internet doomsday, explained 2012-05-16T11:45:00Z But when the time feels right years from now, a “Star Wars” night with popcorn at home could be a good buddy moment, a sure thing when I really need it. Cultural Studies: Popularity of ?Star Wars? Endures, Even for Children 2012-03-10T00:31:59Z Hogg’s two-part idea — which she dates at least to a journal entry in 1988 — wasn’t a sure thing. A Filmmaking Life Gets a Sequel 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z “But I think the mayor is interested in what’s in the best interest of New York City, and certainly the fashion community is a big part of that. I’m sure things will be just fine.” Bill de Blasio: The Fashion World Warily Eyes a New Mayor After 12 Years With Michael R. Bloomberg 2014-02-06T00:33:42Z By the song's close the hypnotic chorus – which ends with a mantra of "nothing is a sure thing" – starts to swirl, recalling the softer moments on Arcade Fire's debut album.• New music - Here Is Your Temple – Once Rich 2013-03-22T09:00:00Z So if you’re liable to change your mind or you want a sure thing, book somewhere else. The most frequently asked travel questions answered 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z With “The Revenant” taking on the contours of a sure thing, far more suspense resided in how the ceremony’s host, Chris Rock, would address the controversy that dominated the Oscars conversation for a second year. ‘Spotlight’s’ best-picture Oscar shows that big, noisy movies don’t always win 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z I guess there’s no such thing as a sure thing anymore. In South Africa, Whale Watching Is a Waiting Game (With Penguins) 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z No wine is a sure thing if you have no experience with it. Orange Wines: A Genre With a Large Gray Area 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z As is the case when one of their sure things flops, here the academy leadership doesn’t seem to understand their audience. Perspective | Without editing and cinematography, there’s no movies. So how can you have an Oscars telecast without them? 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z In theory, a literary caper set in Manhattan and starring America's sweetheart sounds like a sure thing. Melissa McCarthy, as you haven't seen her: Why her "Can You Ever Forgive Me?" Oscar nod is a thrill 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z Already, some sure things, like certain Daytonas, are looking like slightly less than a sure thing. Watches Are Yet Another Easy Way Rich People Make Their Money Into More Money 2019-03-20T04:00:00Z Studios and financiers would rather just bet on sure things. Zach Braff: "There Are No Great Roles in Film, They’re All Dried Up" 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z Today, opening a strictly Filipino restaurant is increasingly a sure thing. Treasure Islands 2017-05-07T04:00:00Z The theme of the homeware displays was, she said, “winter warmth. Making sure things are ready to cosy down.” The hygge conspiracy | Charlotte Higgins 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z From the 1980s, as Congress started to fade as a political force, bribing its local representative became less of a sure thing for local crooks. Why many Indian politicians have a criminal record 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z I want to peek, and I want to make sure things are good, and I want to make adjustments as I go. Sohla El-Waylly wants to make you a culinary "expert in your own home" 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z For them, gambling on a fashion revolution puts a sure thing at risk. Can a faded fashion house reclaim its 1970s glory? Inside the effort to save Anne Klein. 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z Plus "Argo" is a sure thing because it seamlessly blends Hollywood satire with thrilling action, and this industry loves to honor itself for teasing itself. AP writers pick `Argo' for Oscar best picture 2013-02-21T17:46:04Z There are few sure things in Hollywood, but Denzel Washington is certainly one of them. Denzel Washington and 'The Equalizer' Lead Box Office 2014-09-28T04:00:00Z Still, I’m rooting for it and for Maggie Smith, whose Dowager Countess is a pretty sure thing in the Best Supporting Actress category. Emmy nominations: Is this Lena Dunham and Claire Danes’ year? 2012-07-18T15:18:00Z Mr. Bower handles them as if they’re the only sure things in his life: sequences of chords and then single notes played with vibrato. Eyehategod Maintains Hopelessness and Rage in Lyrics 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z But the acquisitions didn't always look like sure things. How Robert Iger's 'fearless' deal-making transformed Disney 2015-06-06T04:00:00Z I'd call it a sure thing Picture nominee for Oscar and the probable Globe winner. Les Misérables first screenings – Twitter predicts a best picture Oscar 2012-11-26T13:53:14Z There's always been a sense of unfinished business, Tucker admits, but as the post-Sleater-Kinney projects mounted, a reunion was no sure thing. Sleater-Kinney: Older, wiser? Maybe. But just as angry. 2015-04-28T04:00:00Z A membership in MedjetAssist for medical evacuations or FocusPoint’s Care & Assistance Plus, which handles security and medical evacuations, can make your international trip as close to a sure thing as it gets. 8 tips you need to know before your next international trip | Travel Troubleshooter 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z These words signal that the latest procedure is neither a sure thing nor a cure, and start a discussion about priorities and outcomes, and how qualified hope should be. Helping hands 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z It tiptoes around the prospect of greatness in a way that seems comical in retrospect — a reminder that no one was born a sure thing. The Virtues of Shelf-lessness 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z Photograph: Bob D'Amico/ABC It seemed like a sure thing for ABC to bring back the beloved franchise and indeed the premiere netted more than 9 million viewers. Fall TV season: the hits, the misses and the essentially cancelled 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z In any case, the second season premiere of FX’s “Pose” on Tuesday, June 11 at 10 p.m. feels like more of a sure thing. Smart Watch: "Luther" and 5 more hot shows coming to TV in June 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z But philanthropic giving is not a sure thing. A Separate and Unequal System of College Admissions 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z “You always need to keep an eye on where you’re storing your photos, to make sure things aren’t going out of date,” she tells them, describing the process as “tedious” but necessary. It’s Almost 2019. Do You Know Where Your Photos Are? 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z I'm an artist, and I like the risk – I'm not in it for the sure things. Cee Lo Green: 'I'd do a lot more damage if I could' 2010-09-30T21:00:00Z While he said it was not yet a sure thing, Mr. Kaufman expressed optimism that the play, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in drama this year, would arrive on Broadway. ArtsBeat: Robin Williams May Play 'Bengal Tiger' on Broadway 2010-10-18T22:00:00Z The one sure thing was that she hooked the eye and held it. The Eyes Have It in Hew Locke’s Power-Challenging Show 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z But on any given day, it’s no sure thing that he’ll be able to drag himself out of bed. Beyond Chucky: Frightening Alternatives for Halloween TV 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Still, one sure thing made it in: Netflix’s big Oscar play, “Roma,” which the Globes deemed ineligible for the best drama category since that race is reserved for English-language films. Golden Globes’ Biggest Snubs: ‘Widows’ and ‘First Man’ Take Hits 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z The Bureau, as Slattery's natty character informs us, are "the people who make sure things happen according to plan." 'The Adjustment Bureau': Hats off to a fine fantasy 2011-03-03T00:55:03Z Many of us have planned trips that looked like a sure thing, only to have them disrupted by another surge or a dangerous variant. Perspective | Travelers face more uncertainty in 2022. Here’s how to make plans. 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z “With city bureaucrats, our initial response to anything is skepticism, because part of our job is to make sure things don’t happen that are dangerous to the public,” said Adrian Benepe, the parks commissioner. In Columbus Circle, Tatzu Nishi to Build Living Room 2012-08-12T18:27:37Z But not every over-40 woman is a sure thing, of course. Over-40 actresses dominate September magazine covers 2010-08-10T16:59:00Z The year continued apace, as Hollywood careered haphazardly between wildly unexpected successes and “sure things” that bombed just as dramatically. Perspective | The year in movies: Hollywood’s survival might depend on figuring out what women want 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z The coronation of the never-nominated Nolan, which seemed a sure thing before ... you know ... people saw "Interstellar," seems much less likely now, though the movie still has many admirers. Oscar race shapes up for best director, cinematography nominees 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z I have tried, and failed, to think of another restaurant in New York whose success was virtually a sure thing that went as far out of its way in pursuit of quality as Lodi goes. Is Lodi Too Good for Rockefeller Center? 2022-01-18T05:00:00Z Simmons is all but a sure thing as Best Supporting Actor for Whiplash. Everything You Need to Know About the 2015 Oscars 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z It is a paradox of big-time show business, in which much money is spent and at stake, to want to invest in sure things even as there are no sure things in show business. Some of TV year's best didn't make it to winter 2010-12-22T22:15:04Z Before this year’s Cannes film festival, the idea of a new Paul Verhoeven thriller was undeniably intriguing but hardly the suggestion of a sure thing. The 50 best films of 2016 in the US: No 3 Elle 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z I took the heavy statuette in my hand and, wouldn’t you know it, flubbed my acceptance speech, even though my win was a sure thing. In Los Angeles, a new museum celebrates the art of moviemaking 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Advertisement When it first aired, “The X-Files” was not a sure thing. ‘The X-Files’: David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson Return to the Paranormal Beat 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z According to its current publisher, HarperCollins, “To Kill a Mockingbird” has been translated into more than 40 languages and has sold 30 million copies worldwide, a sure thing if ever there was one. Michael Brown, Whose Industrial Musicals Gave Wings to ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ Dies at 93 2014-06-29T04:00:00Z Make sure that your best man is the point of contact for the restaurant, and task him with making sure things are running on schedule. | Designing a Dream Daytime Wedding 2014-02-06T14:00:33Z He was renowned as a song doctor who could transform a promising tune into a sure thing, and although he often wrote solo, many of his greatest hits were collaborative efforts. Curly Putman, Writer of ‘The Green, Green Grass of Home,’ Dies at 85 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z The only sure thing left is off the ice: the sparkling commentary of Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir, who, along with the sportscaster Terry Gannon, call the daytime live broadcast. Critic’s Notebook: In Olympic Figure Skating, ‘Compete’ Has Replaced ‘Perform’ 2014-02-18T22:52:26Z Still, early on, "Bones" was no sure thing. At 100 episodes, "Bones" not ready for burial yet 2010-04-07T06:30:00Z With few options left, I decided to fall back on the one job I knew would be a sure thing: babysitting. The Manny Diaries 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z What if one is very passionate about sure things? The Great American Dream Value Menu: The hard truths nobody tells young people about their dreams 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z A repeal is by no means a sure thing. Perspective | New legislation could make it harder to tell how much your airline tickets cost 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z A few weeks ago, she asked if I would be her “wedding coordinator” on the day of the event: dealing with vendors and making sure things run on time. Social Q?s: Questions and Answers on Wedding Etiquette 2010-06-24T21:09:00Z Paris can be fickle when it comes to eating, the restaurants landing as many hits as misses, but a piece of pain des amis ripped open and smeared with Bordier butter is a sure thing. | Explorer: Unforgettable Foods, from Austrian Apricots to Parisian Butter 2011-09-30T19:03:18Z So the Hals, with its robust record of being taken off the wall in Leerdam, will register as a sure thing. The Mystery of the Painting Thieves Love 2021-01-18T05:00:00Z Trips for towers have taught me that anything served hot and sporting a crust tends to be a sure thing. Review | At the resurrected Addie’s, the seafood is towering — and the polish lacking 2018-01-15T05:00:00Z While Disney typically produces its sure things, like “Frozen,” alone, it lately has tended to license out riskier fare. ‘He’s All Impulse’: Making Disney’s ‘Pinocchio’ Naughty Onstage 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z “She was never a sure thing in anything she did,” Ms. Richards said. Cecile Richards on Her Life After Planned Parenthood 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z “They were difficult decisions for both of us as we each turned down a sure thing for an unsure thing,” Mr. Teicher said, “but we were just following our dreams.” Side by Side and No Finish Line in Sight for Alexi Pappas 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z Remaining in the White House orbit is no sure thing for even the closest aides after they leave the job. What does Michelle Obama need? Ask Kristen Jarvis, her former chief of stuff. 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z Of course with the brilliant young Anthony McGill, a principal clarinetist at the Met, as soloist, the performance was a sure thing. Music Review: Luisi Crosses Border To American Territory 2012-01-16T22:54:23Z Though there’s no word on Wheaton’s role for the episode, it’s almost a sure thing that the former Star Trek: The Next Generation star will find some way to ruffle Sheldon’s feathers. Leonard Nimoy's Son Will Guest-Star on 'The Big Bang Theory' 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z She was such a sure thing In the year Nineteen Eleven Titanic we’ll raise her to the surface one day, and Prove to ourselves she ne’er knew, folly under heav’n. Disastrous Poetry and Other Letters to the Editor 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z The one sure thing just about every angler commented on was the sheer quality of the planted catchable-sized rainbow trout, and lots of them, in the 554 statewide lakes and ponds. Plenty of quality catches on lowland lakes trout opening day 2015-04-25T04:00:00Z The project had been looking dead for good before that, but even with the former "Harry Potter" star, Krokidas said financing was not a sure thing. Seen and heard at Sundance 2013-01-22T22:42:08Z While he would commute to Los Angeles for the role, it was less of a sure thing that he’d be picked. ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ Finds Kevin Conroy Back Under the (Animated) Cowl 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z But sighting one in its natural habitat is never a sure thing. Stealthy, scarce and spectacular: Viewing tigers in India 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z This year, the acting categories were declared locked up almost as soon as nominations were announced, with Mr. DiCaprio in particular considered a sure thing to win best actor. Holding Out Hope for ‘Room’ to Win the Oscar for Best Picture 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z I like accountability and making sure things are done right the first time around, so this was an important memory. Camping According to Your Taste 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z Guard that trust carefully—in this rapidly changing business, it’s the only sure thing. Can self-publishing win respect? 2012-08-27T16:26:00Z While the cooking was a sure thing, the setting was spartan. Tom Sietsema’s 8 favorite places to eat right now 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z If you prefer a sure thing over the thrill of the hunt, here are places in the West where you’ll encounter lots of mammals: Who needs Pokémon when you have real Washington wildlife? 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z If not a Best Picture nomination—even though the movie was considered a sure thing—why not an overdue nod for its director? Oscar snubs that hurt: The Academy Awards still aren’t designed for anyone who isn’t white, straight, and male 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z If the two sides are making progress at the negotiation table, CBS might extend the deadline for a few days -- but that is not a sure thing. CBS, Dish Network negotiations face deadline tonight 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z As a veteran crooner whose drinking increasingly gets the best of him, Mr. Cooper is the current front-runner in a category that is not yet filled with sure things. Sure, It’s Only September, but the Oscar Race Is in Full Swing 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z The race to replace Corker would be no sure thing for Republicans. Bob Corker is free to speak his mind about Trump. If he could only make it up. 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z Mr. Barry’s fans know who they are, and his book’s fate is an absolutely sure thing. A Critic’s Survey of Summer Books 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z The tipping point, perhaps, was the success of the Twilight series, which few people remember was nowhere near a sure thing before the first movie opened, despite the success of the novel that preceded it. Introducing The New Face of Fandom: Women 2012-09-12T12:00:44Z I’d like to see studios take risks not bet on sure things. ‘Avengers,’ the Most Lucrative Movie Franchise Ever, Is Wrapping Up. Why? 2018-04-23T04:00:00Z It’s understandable that a seemingly sure thing would have more allure than something riskier. “Community” botches damage control 2012-05-24T16:00:00Z “Since it was so convenient, it was a sure thing!” she says. How hotels are making it easier to stay fit while traveling 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z An "Inception" best picture nomination would be some compensation for the slight to "Knight," but with nominations still six months away, "Inception's" best picture prospects are a long way from a sure thing. Oscar speculation underway for "Inception" 2010-07-19T05:19:00Z He's the one sure thing in a sea of imponderables. Baftas 2013: the contenders 2013-02-08T10:56:16Z Dudamel’s appointment to the Philharmonic’s podium is, of course, far from a sure thing. Review: Gustavo Dudamel Could Be the New York Philharmonic’s Future 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z A: There’s one sure thing: If these pieces are rusting, they are not brass. How to clean an oily leather desk mat 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z In 1987, soon after the show’s triumphant Broadway opening, it seemed like a sure thing. ‘Les Misérables’ on Film, Cameron Mackintosh’s Dream 2012-12-22T20:56:53Z "I'm looking for a sure thing, a man who will worship me. That's why I want a cringey white dude in his early 40s," she explains, throwing in a thirsty shoulder shimmy. From "The Bachelor" to "Bridgerton," examining the fraught dynamics of interracial romance on TV 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z And now he has got a key role in a movie that has “sure thing” written all over it. Neil Patrick Harris on Gone Girl: ‘I was pinching myself’ 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z Klima was promised big bucks from what his future boss claimed would be a sure thing, based on his contacts in a referral-based business. He cleaned crime scenes, then wrote a book 2010-06-18T22:55:00Z The French foreign language submission, "The Intouchables," seemed a sure thing, considering it was one of the biggest hits ever in France. Oscar snubs: Musical chairs in the director's seat 2013-01-10T17:25:12Z He notices that he got a bit ahead of himself and adds, “It’s no sure thing, of course. It’s a decision being made by a committee of one.” The evolution of Jared Polis But even in the hothouse world of Sundance equality isn’t a sure thing, and when the next festival starts in January, women will have about a third of the titles in the American dramatic competition. In Hollywood, It’s a Men’s, Men’s, Men’s World 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z For one, it suggests you like him as a sure thing more than you like him as a person, and the dearth of affection supports that. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: Guilt trips, boredom, walking on eggshells — ah, young love 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Their photographer was their witness, and they also had an assistant there to make sure things ran smoothly. Happily, Ever Open 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z Here are the Bagger’s coin tosses and sure things and likely winners: Oscars 2015: The Carpetbagger's Predictions 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z But even this sure thing is not so sure any more. The Year’s Top Stories From the Fashion World 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z After Bonnie and Clyde became a hit, Penn again disdained the sure thing of Hollywood prestige projects for the new and the weird. Appreciation: Arthur Penn, the Miracle Worker of 'Bonnie and Clyde' 2010-09-30T18:15:00Z There’s no such thing as a sure thing.” Sundance Film Festival 2013 2013-01-10T00:22:39Z The philosophy was that the company runs best when Harvey is happy, so you have to make sure things run smoothly. 'It was like tending to a disgusting baby': life as a Harvey Weinstein employee 2018-09-29T04:00:00Z Perlman's intonation — not always a sure thing in his later years — was spot on. Itzhak Perlman pleases his many fans at Disney Hall with pieces by Tchaikovsky and Mozart 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z One sure thing is that beauty companies will continue looking to Korea. Skin Care Products From South Korea Catch On in United States 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z Glee's Emmy nomination: a sure thing in the comedy category. Emmy nominations: the great, the unexpected and the awful 2010-07-08T15:18:00Z In today’s health-conscious world, a grain as versatile as sorghum that is also gluten-free, easier on the digestive system, and rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and protein is basically a sure thing. Move over, quinoa: sorghum is the new 'wonder grain' 2015-12-15T05:00:00Z He thinks the House will likely go Democratic this year, but said it’s important to know there is no such thing as a sure thing. “I can’t look away.” The countdown to the midterms is on as Americans wonder what the heck is going on. 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z But little this fall — including the movie calendar — is a sure thing. A fall movie season (like everything else) in flux 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Despite being in danger of drowning the listener in sugar, Heath is always at hand with an angular beat or a keyboard bloop to make sure things are never too saccharine. New band of the day – Child Actor (No 1,358) 2012-09-25T16:50:00Z But that’s an easy trap to fall into with Wonder’s music, which is so universally beloved — and often so universal — that any combination of artist and song might seem a sure thing. Beyonce, Ed Sheeran toast Stevie Wonder at all-star Grammy tribute 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z Though mountains may fall, The Dandy would still be there, one sure thing in a changing world. Dredd writer mourns Dandy demise 2012-08-17T11:02:36Z The streaming service Hulu needs a big score to keep pace with Netflix, and it has placed its faith in a couple of relatively sure things: Stephen King and the 1960s. Review: In ‘11.22.63,’ an Appointment in Dallas 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z In Belgium, he adds, he’s still able to find funding for his projects: “But it’s not like a sure thing that this will last forever.” Olympia-born choreographer Daniel Linehan comes home 2013-09-05T20:45:23Z At the film’s end, the titles include a dedication “to those who will fall in the next financial crisis” — pretty much a sure thing in the markets Mr. Markopolos knows. | 'Chasing Madoff': ?Chasing Madoff,? a Documentary of a Fraud - Review 2011-08-25T23:52:10Z And George Lucas’ Chicago museum is no sure thing — despite a possible new location. Roundup: James Franco talks art; Mark Bradford to head to Venice; the art world's golden toilet 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z DeWerth says this year’s gathering is the biggest OBC to date, and he’s rushing around the conference floor all day, greeting guests and making sure things are running as smoothly as possible. Meet the super-serious Sasquatch chasers of America’s premier Bigfoot conference 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z Judging by this show's track record I'd say the chances were always somewhere between excellent and a sure thing. With Mr. Big out of circulation, "And Just Like That" recycles Aidan into the story 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z From Seething to Earnest, a Work Raises Passions Handel’s “Messiah” may be the only sure thing in classical music. Music Review: ‘Messiah’ at St. Thomas and Alice Tully Hall 2012-12-17T05:15:05Z It’s the closest you will ever find to a sure thing, and it still almost didn’t happen. Reanimating James Dean is a monstrous, legacy-destroying idea 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z While many wine shops will be open on Thanksgiving morning, it is not a sure thing. Last-Minute Buys for Thanksgiving Wines 2017-11-16T05:00:00Z Photograph: David Fisher/Rex Later on, I ask Burke if the redhead from Rotherhithe was a sure thing from the very first audition. Ami Metcalf on Walking And Talking like Kathy Burke 2012-06-22T23:01:00Z But when “La Bayadere” premiered, it was more of a monumental risk than a sure thing. How Natalia Makarova changed the ballet world with this landmark production 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z They both know otherwise, and Nick is again trying to defer committing, or making any decision, because the end isn’t a sure thing. I am Nick Miller from “New Girl” 2013-06-01T16:00:00Z There is no such thing as a sure thing in life, even for a heavily favored champ. Oscar Pistorius and McKayla Maroney: Beautiful losers 2012-08-06T17:15:00Z When she finished, she staked her future on one sure thing: “Maybe the Internet raised us, or maybe people are jerks/But not you.” Lorde reigns at Aragon 2014-03-19T05:37:00Z “Rake” is more imaginative when depicting the slow-motion despair that sets in when a sure thing — a client’s payment, a royal flush, a football game — crumbles into dust. Television Review: In ‘Rake,’ on Fox, Greg Kinnear Is a Smart Ne’er-Do-Well 2014-01-22T22:54:04Z All year, in the corner suites of gleaming office buildings, movie moguls dream of sure things: blockbusters and, better, franchises — weekend after weekend of comic-book smashes and their sequels. The Oscar Finalists: Silent Picture Double Feature 2012-01-24T19:13:28Z Whether the JonBenet or the Menendez brothers projects fare as well as those about the Simpson case is far from a sure thing. JonBenet Ramsey Case to Resurface on CBS and Lifetime 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z If there was anything like a sure thing in these games, it would have been the 2011 world vaulting champion coming home with a gold medal around her neck. Oscar Pistorius and McKayla Maroney: Beautiful losers 2012-08-06T17:15:00Z Biden is as popular as he’s ever been: Is he really willing to have his name dragged through the mud in a race that’s no sure thing? ‘Considering it.’ ‘Looking at things’: How 2020 Democrats mastered the coy art of mulling 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z Topics: , Space Physiology, NASA, Dartmouth, , , As far as certain death in a science fiction plot line goes, being ejected into the vacuum of space is more than a pretty sure thing. Can we survive in space unprotected? 2013-04-08T15:53:00Z Given the Irish economy and the instability within the euro zone, nothing’s a sure thing here. Television: ‘Vikings’ Made in Ireland, ‘Thrones’ in Northern Ireland 2012-07-27T19:09:41Z I was very on top of bills and making sure things were organised, and she was much more creative. ‘Anyone else would have kicked him out’: celebrity flatmates reveal all 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z Some of that is because often there is so much disappointment, because you just don't want a lot of people putting their expectations and hopes on you until something is really a sure thing. "Hilariously Infertile": Karen Jeffries on finding the comedy in reproduction 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z Though you might want to start off with a sure thing, like granita: mix together simple syrup with concentrate, freeze, scrape with a fork, serve with a snap of just-whipped heavy cream. | Kickstand Concentrate 2011-08-09T20:17:39Z But with only a few precious days left until nominating ballots are due on January 3, I’m not here to write about the sure things. Oscar Surprise: Why a 5-Year-Old Actress Might Just Win Over the Academy 2012-12-20T10:45:26Z However, the movie's success wasn't a sure thing. Universal Pictures is poised for record profit after its string of hits 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z The only sure thing was that Elizabeth Taylor adored men. Elizabeth Taylor, legendary actress, dies at 79 2011-03-23T13:57:00Z Neither is a sure thing a second time around. Ready to play 'Guitar Hero' and 'Rock Band' again? Game makers hope so 2015-06-16T04:00:00Z But throughout the media circus following the disappearance of Stacy Peterson, the notion that there would be a Drew Peterson Lifetime movie was about as close to a sure thing as you could get. TV film throws the book at Drew Peterson 2012-01-16T21:49:00Z There aren’t many sure things on Broadway, but here’s one: “The King and I” will be Tony voters’ cup of tea. Tony Voters Speak, in a Royal We 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z The defining lesson of this year’s flop crop: there’s no such thing as a sure thing. Box office massacre: how Hollywood flopped this summer 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z But the fall season was never a sure thing. The Road Back: ‘How Am I Ever Going to Dance Again?’ 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z The feared climatic warming from the greenhouse effect, which Mr. McKibben considers to be a sure thing, is another. Notes From the Book Review Archives 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z Three years ago, Wisconsin was projected to be a sure thing for Hillary Clinton. All eyes are on Wisconsin, the state that’s gearing up to define the presidential election 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z In fact, heading into the morning of the Oscar announcements on February 2, four of the five nominees for best actor were considered sure things. 2010-02-17T09:07:00Z The only sure thing is that Collin Schlee will get his share of time as the running quarterback mixed in to challenge the Sun Devils defense. Signs of 'disunity' are among five things to watch for when UCLA faces Arizona State 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z I made sure things ran smoothly on the 8,600-acre base, which houses 16 Army agencies and nine Department of Defense agencies, along with U.S. Opinion: An IED made me a double amputee, but that didn't mean I couldn't continue to serve in the Army 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Nebraska’s road is not so daunting with Maryland, Wisconsin and Iowa, but no sure things there. AP Top 25 Takeaways: Separation weekend in Big 12, SEC becomes survive-and-advance day around nation 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z For a company whose brushes with death and board vs. staff battle have made headlines in the last dozen years, surviving to celebrate its 50th anniversary wasn’t always a sure thing. Intiman at 50: Seattle’s shapeshifting theater reaches hard-won milestone 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z His coaches knew, of course, that no player is a sure thing, but as far as they could tell, Deulofeu stood as good a chance as anyone. At Barcelona, Timing Is Everything 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z It's the one sure thing he can count on as a get-out-of-jail-free card. If the GOP speaker circus fails Trump, this centrist group has a plan to save him in 2024 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z There are no sure things this season, and particularly not with a Chargers team that gets wobbly down the stretch. NFL roundtable: Rams should be kicking selves; Chargers fans should be wary of Bears 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z We are well into the season now, though, and I am not sure things are going to get much better for us. Sutton's Premier League predictions v 1Xtra's Joelah & Keke 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z But as he gazes out from the rocky promontory, Chenoweth knows success is no sure thing. Historic dam removal poses challenge of restoring both river and landscape 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Companies seeking to use drones for commercial purposes have faced hurdles from regulators who want to make sure things are operating safely. Amazon will start testing drones that will drop prescriptions on your doorstep, literally 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z “Of course the situation in Israel causes additional concerns. I’m not saying soft landing is an absolutely sure thing. But I continue to think it’s the most likely path.” Israel, Hamas at war: Live updates 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z "Of course the situation in Israel causes additional concerns. I'm not saying soft landing is an absolutely sure thing. But I continue to think it's the most likely path." Yellen sticks to view U.S. economy headed for soft landing 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z "I'm trying to do as best I can with lists and writing things down and making sure things are structured but it is a lot harder." he says. How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people? 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Looking at their everyday lineup, the only sure things moving forward are Raleigh at catcher, Crawford at shortstop and Rodriguez in center field. To return to playoffs, Mariners must finally invest to improve lineup 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z That doesn’t necessarily mean the vote is a sure thing. Hollywood’s writers strike is on the verge of ending. What happens next? 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z In Murdoch World, as in the fictional world of the Roy family, seemingly sure things can go sideways in an instant, particularly when unexpected opportunities arise. Meet Lachlan Murdoch, soon to be the new power behind Fox News and the Murdoch empire 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z After a second down season in three years and another summer of trade rumors, Kuznetsov returning never seemed like a sure thing. Evgeny Kuznetsov is still with the Capitals after more trade rumors and feels ready to bounce back 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z The only sure thing seems to be Riq Woolen starting on the right side. What to watch for when Seahawks take on Lions in Week 2 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z There still are more unanswered questions about the team than sure things, and the upcoming slate will show who the Trojans really are. Is No. 5 USC as strong as its record? Three good and three bad trends for the Trojans 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z But a government victory is no sure thing. Google monopoly trial: Is the US losing the fight against Big Tech? 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Watch for phrases like “sure thing,” “security for years to come,” or the chance to “rake in money by working part-time or at-home.” Investment scams are everywhere on social media. Here’s how to spot one 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Seattle has four sure things as starters on the OL — left tackle Charles Cross, right tackle Abraham Lucas and Haynes at Lewis at guard. Seahawks mailbag: Is Drew Lock a lock for backup QB? What does D-line rotation look like? 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Perhaps because neither player is a sure thing to contribute significantly down the stretch, although both have the potential to do so. MLB trade deadline tracker: All the moves by the Dodgers, Angels and everyone else 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z “Those folks then traded on that inside information - and made millions of dollars in the stock market - because, thanks to Lewis, those bets were a sure thing,” Williams said. British billionaire whose family trust owns Tottenham soccer club faces US insider trading charges 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z “Those folks then traded on that inside information — and made millions of dollars in the stock market — because, thanks to Lewis, those bets were a sure thing,” Williams said. British billionaire, owner of Tottenham soccer team, arrested on insider trading charges 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z The only sure thing seems to be that the country faces weeks, perhaps months, of political negotiations and possibly a new election to sort out the mess. Election leaves Spain in political disarray with no party having an easy path to form a government 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z The only sure thing is that one day we'll all find out for ourselves. How dead is "dead enough"? 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z But smoking at home isn’t a sure thing. Maryland law legalizing marijuana use, retail sales kicks in Saturday 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z London is seen as the anchor and Paris is all but a sure thing, but the league has identified Germany as country with stadiums large enough to stage an MLB game. From Yankees caps to unbuttoned jerseys, MLB is hoping fashion fuels interest in France 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z The only sure things in this draft, scouts said, are the top three picks. There's talent to be had for the Lakers at No. 17 in the NBA draft 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z This may have the air of inevitability, but it hasn’t been a sure thing. The Treasury Paradox 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z The only sure thing is that one day we'll all find out for ourselves. How dead is "dead enough"? 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The financing is not a sure thing either. A’s, Nevada legislative leadership reach tentative agreement for new ballpark 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z But, after the top three, Seattle has few sure things at receiver. Mailbag: Will the Seahawks sign a veteran QB? What’s going on at receiver? 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Because of excessive scrutiny, typical deception and media gullibility, the sure thing took a farcical three-month detour. Perspective | Ignore the absurd small talk: Bryce Young more than measures up 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z If the A’s complete a financing deal with Nevada authorities — never a sure thing — Oakland would lose all three of its major sports teams within a decade. Oakland A's plan to buy land for new stadium in Las Vegas, move there in 2027 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The one sure thing is Diggs returning for a fourth straight year as the free safety. Analysis: Why Seahawks’ draft strategy with safety position could be revealing 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z So it’s a rickety assumption to consider the Lakers a sure thing, even with their improved supporting cast. Perspective | It’s time to pass the torch in the NBA, if anyone is willing to take it 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Ukraine’s spring offensive was never a sure thing. Ukraine's spring offensive already faces high stakes. The Discord leaks make them higher 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z This was by no means a sure thing. Perspective | Remember Super Giant, the pioneering grocery store/department store? 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z And this weekend offered a glaring reminder that even that part of the roster is no sure thing either. Troubling sign? Dodgers get beat by Arizona 'in every facet' in ugly series loss 2023-04-09T04:00:00Z Are family movies back — all the way back, to the degree that Hollywood can once again count on them as relative sure things? ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Brings Family Box Office Roaring Back 2023-04-09T04:00:00Z The port said it was "acutely aware that last weekend was a horrible situation for many travellers, including the elderly and schoolchildren", and that making sure things were better this weekend was a priority. Dover to stagger coaches to avoid Easter delays 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z One of the pleasures of the movies is the way they can complicate and undermine the idea of history as destiny, taking unbeatable sure things and reminding us that they were once untested, unknown quantities. Review: Ben Affleck's entertaining Michael Jordan-Nike drama is more than hot 'Air' 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Legal issues: A conviction is no sure thing, since the charges appear to hinge on a novel application of the law. Your Wednesday Briefing: Trump Charged With 34 Felonies 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z When Trump entered the White House, one sure thing we all knew about him was that he didn't believe a woman had a right to say no to him. Of course it's women who are finally holding Trump accountable 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Even if confined to Asia and fought with conventional weaponry alone — no sure thing — such a conflict would still result in human and economic damage on a far greater scale than observed in Ukraine today. Is war with China inevitable? The answer to that question will determine our future 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z Surmounting it would not be a sure thing. Column: Banning violent deputy gangs in the L.A. Sheriff’s Department is essential. But is it constitutional? 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Given the solid 30 percent of GOP voters who back the former president, this calculation isn’t crazy, but it’s hardly a sure thing. Opinion | The Democrats are making some uncovered bets ahead of 2024 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z “From the day we signed him, he committed to working with our hitting guys from that point on, diligently. … Flying out to Arizona. Flying out to Los Angeles. Making sure things were cleaned up.” Jason Heyward's swing is a 'work in progress.' He's still a safe bet to make Dodgers roster 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z A return of Wagner appeared to remain far from a sure thing Wednesday. What to know about the Seahawks after Day 3 of NFL free agency 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z None of the possible methods is a sure thing. China battles alien marsh grass at unprecedented scale 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Only problem for Seahawks fans is that he seems like too much of a sure thing to fall lower than third. Here’s how likely any of the four intriguing QBs at the top of the draft go to Seahawks 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z But finding a significant upgrade over Hernández or Williams, or the addition of another outfielder already in camp, is no sure thing. Who could replace Gavin Lux? Four ways the Dodgers can fill the hole in their lineup 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z But a program of that magnitude is never a sure thing. In Town Where Train Derailed, Lawyers Are Signing Up Clients in Droves 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z An election to remove New Orleans’ first woman mayor isn’t a sure thing, however. Foes present signatures, seek New Orleans mayor recall vote 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Hersholt was authoritative and approachable, funny and articulate, talented and humble, Van Cise said, and he always put the listener first, making sure things were not only interesting but entertaining. Longtime broadcast journalists Herb Weisbaum and Gregg Hersholt sign off the airwaves 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z “I can’t emphasize enough that our team is always as accommodating as they can possibly be, and they make plans in advance to make sure things run smoothly,” Ms. Smith said. Councilman Who Uses a Wheelchair Is Asked to Hoist Himself Onto a Debate Stage 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z “Even if she wasn’t delivering, she was a sure thing, well respected around the world, a part of the furniture, a convincing public speaker,” he said. Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon, flag-bearer for independence, to resign 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes wasn’t considered a sure thing at quarterback out of high school, but there were still plenty of believers. 'A monumental moment': Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes set to make Super Bowl history 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z He burps loudly, you ask him please not to, he says, oop, sorry, sure thing. Advice | Carolyn Hax: ‘Unkind’ husband hammers on about his troubled adult stepson 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Another Washington policy to help local news outlets, a tax credit for news publishers, is also proceeding though it’s not yet a sure thing, according to state Rep. Gerry Pollet, the lead House sponsor. Promising proposals in WA Legislature aim to help journalism crisis 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z It still wasn’t a sure thing that the idea would gain traction with talent, so Gross got to work. His grandma's story charmed Tom Brady. Now it's a Hollywood movie 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z That isn’t a sure thing, however, and even if stocks outperform over the long term, it will be difficult for many people to stick with their investments during the bad stretches that will inevitably come. Investing When Your Time Horizon Is Short 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z "I am sure things will be resolved on that occasion," she said, to which Mr May replied: "I understand." Luton man in court after egg thrown towards King Charles III 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Or that he’s a sure thing to even be on the roster — although that would appear likely. Jets committed to help Wilson ‘through hell or high water’ 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z If the Patriots lose, the Dolphins would be next in line, but given their quarterback situation, a victory over the Jets is no sure thing. Analysis | What to know from NFL Week 17: For Packers and Patriots, it’s win and you’re in 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z McCarthy’s candidacy for speaker should have been an almost sure thing. New Congress to convene, but will McCarthy be House speaker? 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Construction on infrastructure and the biomethane facility is not a sure thing. Biomethane plant proposed for Sunnyside, but not everyone is thrilled 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z But to hear her tell it, that testimony was never a sure thing. Jan. 6 witness recounts pressure campaign from Trump allies 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z After four consecutive victories that improved their record to 6-3 and started to make the playoffs seem like almost a sure thing, the Seahawks have lost two in a row to the Bucs and Raiders. Seahawks hope to get back on playoff path against injury-plagued Rams 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z “I was the first to get to graduate. It was a huge deal. I thought the master’s was a sure thing.” Lawsuit: Seattle U pushed a nursing master’s degree it couldn’t offer 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z The only sure thing seemed to be a sense of urgency — that this was a rare moment that had to be seized. A Protest? A Vigil? In Beijing, Anxious Crowds Are Unsure How Far to Go. 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Yet, releasing films theatrically is far from a sure thing these days. Two Films Hit Theaters, but Netflix Remains Committed to Streaming 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z A look around the corner and a quick study of their résumé, though, suggest a playoff spot is no sure thing. What to know from NFL Week 11: The Cowboys showed off their ceiling 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z But the move is far from a sure thing. In Disney shake-up, Bob Iger returns as CEO and starts making changes 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z In other words, this was a sure thing. Why States Were Unprepared for the Sports-Betting Onslaught 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Still, interference isn’t a sure thing when multiple viruses are circulating. Competition between respiratory viruses may hold off a ‘tripledemic’ this winter 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Still, her father sent her brother, Tommy D’Alesandro III, out to check on the campaign to make sure things were going well. Analysis | ‘I feel balanced about it all’: Nancy Pelosi reflects on two decades at the top 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Cautions about misinformation and a process that allows for discussion and voting on content labels has proven successful, Bail noted — though it can't be seen as a sure thing. What's behind Elon's Twitter disaster? A fundamental misunderstanding of "free speech" 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z "It's one thing identifying it, it's another thing changing it and making sure things go in your favour," Scarratt said. England’s line-out menu for NZ’s blistering backs 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Those same kids quickly realized that while the dollar was the sure thing, trading two pieces of candy for the envelopes with the $1.40 average was a wash. What kids’ actions can teach adults about money 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z He is, in other words, more of a sure thing. Game 3 of the World Series is postponed, giving Phillies’ pitching a boost 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z One need not go all the way back to 1906 for evidence that heavily favored Houston winning its second title is no sure thing. Astros-Phillies showdown is biggest World Series mismatch since 1906 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Reaching six victories and bowl eligibility is no sure thing for any of that group. College Football Picks: How bad can it get for A&M, ND, OU? 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Both News Corp and Fox have appointed special committees to review any potential deal, making Murdoch’s proposal far from a sure thing. Markets Approve of U.K.’s Reversal of Tax Cuts 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z As children in groups argued about what they did – “Why didn’t you take the sure thing?” What kids’ actions can teach adults about money 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z Of all the Astros’ starters, he is perhaps the least of the sure things at the moment. Game 3 of the World Series is postponed, giving Phillies’ pitching a boost 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z Investors have quickly moved to price in bigger rate increases, with a rise of 0.75 percentage points seen as a sure thing for November, with many betting on a similarly sized rise in December. Stocks Slide as Inflation Worries Rise Again 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z More kids played the lottery, fewer took the sure things, especially the ice cream. New twist in ‘cash or candy’ game may cast a rewarding inflation spell on trick-or-treaters 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z People from both parties keep an eye on the voting - and each other - to make sure things go smoothly. 'Stop the steal' supporters train thousands of U.S. poll observers 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Pitching him in one they will play is no sure thing, either. Max Scherzer will start Game 1 for the Mets. After that, it’s a mystery. 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z The once-roaring housing market is slowing, making the equity locked in property less of a sure thing. Recession: Is the US heading into an 'ugly' downturn? 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z That belief isn’t a sure thing, but it’s well grounded. Need Your Money Now? The Markets Aren’t Helping. 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z The state of the bullpen is no sure thing either. Julio Urías, Clayton Kershaw ... then who? Dodgers have time to figure it out 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Facing the Falcons should be a chance for LA’s skill-position players to score fantasy points again, but only the Super Bowl MVP is currently a sure thing. Rams, Falcons look to rebound from season-opening losses 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z While it's beyond doubt that Trump backs winners, there's an important caveat: many of these races were a sure thing from the start. US midterms 2022: Tracking Trump's 'extraordinary' endorsement spree 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z “The next thing that Russia will want to do is make sure things don’t collapse in Kherson,” said Dara Massicot, a Russian military analyst at the Rand Corp. Rapid loss of territory in Ukraine reveals spent Russian military 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z “Maybe things are stabilizing for now, but it doesn’t feel like a sure thing.” Americans are finally feeling better about the economy 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z That’s assuming they bother to stick around for the long haul — no sure thing in an era when instability feels like the lone college sports constant. Analysis | Even with USC and UCLA, Pac-12 football has been pretty bleak 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z The path to greatness was never a sure thing for the player associate head coach Van Malone calls “Mr. Electric.” K-State hoping Deuce Vaughn leads the way to top of Big 12 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z On paper, “Three Thousand Years of Longing” might have looked like a sure thing: An adaptation of an A.S. Review | ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’: All talk and no magic 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Justin Turner, the slowest Dodgers regular position player, picks his spots but is a sure thing, 10 for 10 since 2018. Theft on the rise: How the Dodgers became baseball's improbable men of steal 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z While inductive inferences are not always a sure thing, they can still be quite reliable. Introduction to Philosophy 2022-06-15T00:00:00Z Still, there is no “sure thing” in modeling. Why the climate bill’s impact might not match what many expect 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z And as of mid-August, there are few sure things. Analysis | In the lazy days of August, a hazy, fragile playoff picture emerges 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z It would rather get on board when there’s a sure thing. Samsung’s all alone at the foldable party 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z The best way to make sure things aren’t more disrupted is to get them vaccinated. Stress, covid, other school-year worries. Experts give parents tips. 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z Even if it holds well in coming weeks, movie theaters have no major studio releases on the horizon for the rest of August, and few sure things to look forward to in early fall. Brad Pitt’s ‘Bullet Train’ pulls into station with $30.1M 2022-08-07T04:00:00Z A beach towel or picnic blanket works, but the sun moves, your back or neck gets stiff, it’s not a sure thing. Reading Outdoors 2022-08-06T04:00:00Z And as the annually dominant Dodgers can explain, even the sure things in September are no sure thing in October. Analysis | In the lazy days of August, a hazy, fragile playoff picture emerges 2022-08-13T04:00:00Z It wasn’t a sure thing that the Pixel Buds Pro would turn out to be good. Google Pixel Buds Pro review: the sweet sound of redemption 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Why he’s ranked here: While the Seahawks have lots of uncertainty with its outside cornerbacks, the one sure thing at that position appears to be Coleman playing in the slot. Ranking the Seahawks roster ahead of training camp: Nos. 20-11 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z “When will we get a break with this discrimination? I’m sure things would have been way different if we were from a different race.” Perspective | The FBI says it busted a big crypto Ponzi scam. It just got bigger. 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z This was far from a sure thing, given how much news coverage the Capitol riot already received over the past year and a half. Perspective | Four reasons the Jan. 6 hearings have conquered the news cycle 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z "Weather resilience is an issue in the region so Network Rail can make sure things like track and overhead lines are resistant to the weather," he said. Network Rail ordered to improve train services in Wales 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Supporters, including Seattle City Council President Debora Juarez and ex-Mayor Jenny Durkan, have said for years that the station becoming a sure thing will release pent-up political energy to encourage more housing. With no plans yet to boost ridership, Sound Transit bets on isolated North Seattle station site 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Once Wright fell into their laps, the Kraken had a relative “sure thing” and used that security to go bolder. NHL draft rewind: Answering key questions about the Kraken’s picks 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z And one sure thing: You’ve never heard of most of those shooting victims. Gun violence in America: A long list of forgotten victims 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z “People are scared and unclear on the legality in their state, so they’re reaching out to the only sure thing they know of,” she said. Post-Roe, this Northwest abortion fund is fielding more calls for help 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z He said smiling ends up on those lists of tips to try not because it’s a sure thing but because there’s really no downside. Quiz: Do you know the sweaty truth about these common fitness myths? If that democracy and its laws are not defended, the environment that has allowed American companies to prosper will no longer be a sure thing. The C.E.O. Silence on the Jan. 6 Hearings 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z But it’s not a sure thing, and Democrats are sweating the result for the first time in years. Unexpected Losses 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Kansas City was one of those cities that wasn’t a sure thing but prevailed in the end. Excitement and disappointment as World Cup 2026 cities named 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z In a league that looks for sure things, Reaves was far from one. Austin Reaves: His rise from Arkansas farm to Lakers fame 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z After all, the one sure thing in the election that ended Tuesday was supposed to be that Republicans win elections in California’s 4th Senate District. News Analysis: Ten years later, California's 'top two' primary isn't always what it seems 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z But despite the Volunteers’ dominance this season, they cannot be considered a sure thing. Two Teams Loom Large Over the College World Series 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z When so much else felt uncertain, Butler was a sure thing. Oh, You Thought the Miami Heat Were Done? Jimmy Butler Said No. 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z It was a marker that China’s ascendancy — a defining part of the diplomatic calculus for Asian countries — is no longer a sure thing. In Asia, Biden pushes values he struggles to sell at home 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z If you’re a frequent hotel guest and you want a sure thing for breakfast, there’s only one solution: Bring your own. Perspective | How the pandemic has changed hotel breakfasts 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z It is no sure thing this year, but the next step in their quest begins Wednesday when they face the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. What to Expect From Golden State and the Mavericks in the N.B.A.’s West 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z But Dawson and Reed had cautioned that sending Rich Strike to Baltimore was no sure thing. The Surprise Winner of the Kentucky Derby Will Skip the Preakness 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Steve Sheldon, the water district’s president, said he was confident other water agencies also would be interested in the water once it was a sure thing. Amid drought, California desalination project at crossroads 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Drives that once were considered sure things are now uncertain as they go hurtling through the air. 'Hitters are not getting rewarded.' How the Dodgers are dealing with deadened baseballs 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z "It's by no means a sure thing that he will actually close on this deal," he says. Elon Musk lines up investors for Twitter purchase 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z The DWP recommends inspecting the components of your system and the subsurface water outlets every week, and the soil around the plants you’re watering every month, to make sure things keep working as intended. One way around California's water restrictions: Recycle water from your laundry 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z Musk now boasts of plans to grow and monetize Twitter back to profitability, but that is hardly a sure thing. Perspective | The flawed math behind Elon Musk’s Twitter deal 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z “The only sure thing Lemon yielded was new business for lawyers and judges,” Gorsuch wrote. Supreme Court says Boston was wrong to refuse raising Christian group’s flag 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Both will have their chances to create a role for themselves in a cornerback spot that has few sure things with Seattle having decided not to re-sign D.J. Seahawks round out 2022 NFL draft with five picks Saturday 2022-04-30T04:00:00Z Everybody is looking for that sure thing, especially in this town. NFL mock draft: Will Georgia's Travon Walker be first pick? 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z There’s a level of confidence that, for them, Thursday night’s first round is a sure thing. Amid NFL draft uncertainty, prospects display confidence 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z About the only sure thing is that it won’t be a quarterback with Jacksonville again holding the first pick. Early draft picks have the Seahawks back in familiar territory and hoping to repeat past success 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Toting decibel readers and citations books, the desert city’s Airbnb police make sure things don’t get too out of hand. Stagecoach 2022: What you need to know about the country music festival’s return 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Whether McCarthy will be leading them as speaker, however, looks far from a sure thing. Opinion | A Speaker Kevin McCarthy would mean only more debacles like this one 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z While even apparent sure-thing quarterbacks often bust, one complication this year is that there aren’t any regarded as potential sure things. The Seahawks struck QB gold in the draft with Russell Wilson. Should they try again this year? 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z But after that there are no sure things. Seahawks pre-draft position overview: Seattle has one of the best WR duos in the NFL, but it can always add more in the draft 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z There’s no such thing as a sure thing with drafting. Here’s why Mike Bossy’s career could be a cautionary tale for the Kraken 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z It would be nice to believe that such a craven display would doom them to defeat, but that's hardly a sure thing. A race to the bottom: Republicans sacrifice their own base = 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z For the ambitious 62-year-old media titan, success is not a sure thing. With Warner Bros. Discovery, David Zaslav launches a new renovation 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z The Los Angeles Lakers weren’t a sure thing; they were, though, the surest thing for bettors. The Big Fail: Inside the Lakers' most disappointing season in franchise history 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z One sure thing is Qatar will be the top-seeded team in Group A, taking position A1 in the schedule of 64 matches in just 28 days. FIFA, Qatar prepare for unprecedented World Cup finals draw 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Salah — denied the chance to take one in February — stepped up for Egypt, a sure thing, only to blaze his shot over the bar. A Day of World Cup Drama Goes Down to the Last Kick 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z The union voted on the MLB’s proposal around that time, and it was no sure thing: The MLBPA’s eight-man executive subcommittee voted unanimously against the proposal, according to a person familiar with the vote. MLB, players union reach deal on new CBA, clearing way for spring training and 162-game regular season 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z But after years toiling in a publishing landscape that hasn’t always paid much attention to Black women, nothing feels like a sure thing. How a Black mystery writer made room for herself and her breakthrough novel 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Unlike last year when they only sure thing was Trevor Lawrence going No. 1 to Jacksonville, there's a lot of uncertainty about this year's draft — and not just at quarterback. Plenty of studs, paucity of duds at NFL scouting combine 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Unlike last year when they only sure thing was Trevor Lawrence going No. 1 to Jacksonville, there’s a lot of uncertainty about this year’s draft — and not just at quarterback. Plenty of studs, paucity of duds at NFL scouting combine 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z He stressed, though, it was absolutely not a sure thing. Talking War and Market Volatility With a Giant of Economics 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Injured and inconsistent, neither team is a sure thing to even make the postseason. When the All-Star break ends, the NBA's stretch run begins 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z Injured and inconsistent, neither team is a sure thing to even make the postseason. When the All-Star break ends, the NBA’s stretch run begins 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z At Kemble’s home, officials in the attorney general’s office warned him that putting Cabot on trial was not a sure thing. ‘Irreversible’: No easy fix for water fouled by gas driller 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z After a disastrous free skate, Valieva tumbled from first to fourth place in the women’s competition, a supposed sure thing left to watch gold, silver and bronze evade her. Perspective | Kamila Valieva’s torment will be the sad legacy of the Beijing Olympics 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z The Council’s acquiescence is no sure thing; its political makeup is to the left of Mr. Adams, and it may seek to increase spending in areas of social justice. Eric Adams Proposes a $98 Billion Budget With No Cuts for N.Y.P.D. 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z As for the games that matter — the 162-game regular season scheduled to begin March 31 — they are no sure thing, either. ‘No change’ to spring training schedule, Rob Manfred says, as MLB lockout drags on 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Macron’s essential challenge is make sure things don’t get worse on the ground “before building confidence gestures and mechanisms.” Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about rising fear of war 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z “Our teams are pretty well prepared,” he said, “and I’m pretty sure things will work out.” How Failure Forced Canada Into a Curling Reckoning 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z Gold is never a sure thing at the Winter Olympics: For every big-name athlete or team at the Beijing Games, there is someone standing in the way of victory. The Rivalries to Watch at the Beijing Olympics 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Still, the changes are far from a sure thing as lawmakers wrangle concerns in a short, 60 day legislative session. WA lawmakers advance proposals to allow duplexes, fourplexes in some single-family neighborhoods 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z Recently, that feeling has given way to a growing concern that the stock investments may no longer be such a sure thing. Stocks had a lousy start to the year, but Wall Street expects good times ahead. 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z The injured good thing has turned into a healthy sure thing, with the brightest of futures. Analysis: Opposites attract as Stafford, Burrow get Super 2022-01-30T05:00:00Z A look at past history suggests that it’s no sure thing regular-season dominance carries over into the playoffs. Rams hope 3rd time is a charm in NFC title matchup vs. 49ers 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z His record so far as president suggests it’s no sure thing. Biden’s big test: Proving he can rally allies against Putin 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z Then, the next step seemed almost a sure thing: another move to SeaWorld in San Diego, for holding until Shi Shi could be returned to the wild, once the weather warmed. Shi Shi the sea turtle, rescued last year from a Washington beach, euthanized 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z Call Me Loop's prediction: Norwich will be feeling confident after beating Everton but I am not sure things will go their way this time. Lawro's Premier League predictions v singer & Chelsea fan Call Me Loop 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z However, massive audiences have become less of a sure thing due to a fractured TV landscape, competition from streaming services and fewer marquee athletes. NBC Sports play-by-play announcers will not attend Winter Olympics in Beijing 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z And Bird is considered a sure thing to return to the Seattle Storm. Mystics can jump into star-studded WNBA free agency if they’re willing to spend 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z The program has become a prominent success story, but the ferret’s survival is still far from a sure thing. In a conservation first, a cloned ferret could help save her species 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z Despite all his experience, Joel Coen knew that his adaptation of “The Tragedy of Macbeth” was not a sure thing. Joel Coen wouldn't have made 'Macbeth' with his brother Ethan. Here's why 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z He’s the closest to a sure thing this week, but Zhou isn’t conceding. Elliott: Elite figure skaters embracing tried and tested programs for U.S. championships 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z “It’s as much of a sure thing as you can get.” What is a bidding war? CBS and NBC could chase 'Jeopardy!' for their TV stations 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro says receiving payouts from the settlement is a sure thing, unlike continuing to pursue lawsuits against the companies. Cities wracked by opioids close to getting $26B settlement 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z “Just making sure things are tight because these are the most important games of the year, starting with this one. This is December football. I mean, December football defines your season.” McCarthy returns to Cowboys: ‘We’re going to win this game’ 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z You can pay more to give yourself a higher chance, but it is never a sure thing. How to create an NFT — and why you may not want to 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Several Arizona Republicans, meanwhile, told me that they had the process lined up to install either Wilson or Lovoquam — both seen as sure things — but that Neuberg had been Ducey's choice from the beginning. Will Arizona's relentless Republican gerrymander decide the 2024 presidential election? 2021-12-04T05:00:00Z Nevertheless, they decided to stop “for the sake of transparency and for making sure things are very well understood by the public.” Scientists use stem cells to create models of pre-embryos 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z It’s a small subset of sure things at quarterback. FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 12 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z But while de Laura has clearly solidified himself as the team’s quarterback of the future, it’s not even a sure thing Morris will start Friday. Who has the edge in the Apple Cup? Here’s a position-by-position breakdown 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z So anytime you make a sweeping statement about this meaning something, or that being a sure thing, you run the risk of it blowing up in your face. NFL roundtable: Chargers caught injured Steelers at the right time 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z “But that isn’t a sure thing. As currently structured, that would be the case. But we have been worried and continue to be worried that will change.” Cap on drug price hikes for privately insured sparks battle 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z There were times when it didn’t seem like a sure thing. They set out to hike America's three longest trails in less than a year. What could go wrong? 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z But that timetable is far from a sure thing. Roger Federer to Miss Australian Open and All but Rules Out Wimbledon 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Beckerman, who was chief financial officer of AEG when the arena complex was first being developed, said that the value of the name was less of a sure thing back then. Goodbye, Staples Center. Hello, Crypto.com Arena 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Those examples suggest Beckham is no sure thing to gallop into a major role after changing horses in midstream. Analysis | Odell Beckham Jr. can help the Rams, but wideouts who change teams in midseason rarely prosper 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z She told Huffington “you are guilty of two gruesome and horrendous murders,” and Huffington then felt his plea was more of a sure thing, saying, “It’s important to me that I reclaim my life.” After 32 years in prison for a double murder he says he didn’t commit, he now seeks a pardon 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z A playoff run to the Super Bowl run is far from a sure thing. Super Bowl or bust: Five takeaways from the Rams' signing of Odell Beckham Jr. 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z Despite that, you can still get many Apple products by Christmas if you order them now from the company’s website, but that’s not as much of a sure thing for most gaming hardware. The global chip shortage is a nightmare before Christmas 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z “Is this a definite, like for sure thing?” Citing the Pain of a Demanding Job, Buster Posey Retires at 34 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z "It’s very daunting being in my position because I do care about the district, it’s my community and I want to make sure things get better." California school board votes to bring police back to school campuses following 'defund' movement 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z The Miller acquisition bolsters a defense that needs to make sure things are under control as they make a playoff run. Deshaun Watson, Marlon Mack and other NFL rumors before the trade deadline 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z She added: "I'm not sure things have changed that much in the last five years and that is really heartbreaking." 'Not much has changed since my sister's murder' 2021-10-23T04:00:00Z Yoel Guzansky, a senior fellow and expert on Iran at the Institute for National Security Studies, a Tel Aviv think tank, said it was not a sure thing that Israel had even been involved. Shooting in Syria could mark new phase in Israeli campaign 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z Missouri: RB Tyler Badie has been the only sure thing for the Tigers this season. No. 21 Texas A&M heads to Mizzou after ‘Bama upset win 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Buehler made sure things went the Dodgers’ way on Tuesday to set up one of the most important games in this 133-season rivalry. The Dodgers Stay Alive, Forcing a Game 5 That Felt Inevitable 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Harrison Butker is just about the only sure thing for Kansas City right now. Turnover trouble: Chiefs having issues on both sides of ball 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z I think one of the many lines of defense is going to be that he was the guy that Elizabeth trusted to make sure things in the lab were under control. John Carreyrou’s final chapter on Theranos 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z "The likelihood is we will need to continue with boosters and so on to make sure we afford the highest level of protection, to make sure things don't dip again." Covid: Scotland 'nudging towards' herd immunity 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z “This was a swing and a miss at what he thought was a sure thing, and they missed by a mile. That should have repercussions down the road.” Arizona ballot review commissioned by Republicans reaffirms Biden’s victory 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z Ticheli even appointed a mayor to make sure things run smoothly. In battle to restore power after Ida, a tent city rises 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z “The industry is a harder place to break into. Everyone wants something that feels like a sure thing,” Flynn said in an interview. Lena Waithe, Gillian Flynn to Start Book Imprints 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Its existence in Tuesday’s new beta could indicate that it could be coming sooner than later, though that’s not a sure thing. iOS 15.1’s first beta suggests we could see SharePlay soon 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Sometime in the middle of another Alabama fait accompli, the sure thing started crumbling into a matter of long-shot suspense. No. 1 Alabama did it again but just barely, beating No. 11 Florida, 31-29 2021-09-18T04:00:00Z Second place in Group E is far from a sure thing. Muller haunts Barca again as Bayern win 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z But now, with under two weeks left until a Sept. 20 vote once thought to be a sure thing for Trudeau, polls show the Liberals and the Conservatives deadlocked. Erin O’Toole, called a ‘dud’ by fellow Conservatives, is now in a tight race with Canada’s Trudeau 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z So Rodgers could have time to throw and find weaknesses to exploit in the Saints’ pass coverage — even if Lattimore contains Adams, which is no sure thing. Winston makes maiden Saints start vs. Rodgers and Packers 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z But little this fall - including the movie calendar - is a sure thing. A fall movie season (like everything else) in flux 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z The one sure thing Seattle had at corner entering camp seemed to be Reed on the right side. Shift of D.J. Reed to left cornerback shows Seahawks not done making moves in secondary 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z “Scientifically, transplantation is not a sure thing,” said Plater, now a professor at Boston College Law School. A tiny fish once at the center of an Endangered Species Act controversy has been saved from extinction 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z But what seemed like a sure thing for Thompson changed when Texas fired coach Tom Herman just days after the Alamo Bowl and quickly hired Sarkisian. Texas finally shows its hand with Card picked as No. 1 QB 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z To go from having the Taliban as an adversary we’re seeking to kill, to relying upon them for security, coordinating to make sure things run smoothly. 2 U.S. Representatives Try to Explain Unauthorized Visit to Kabul 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z But Drain noted that pulling Sackler trust money into U.S. courts would not be a sure thing because some of it is protected by laws elsewhere. Purdue: Settlement better for states than continuing suits 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z “It’s never a sure thing. Sometimes weird things happen,” Soroka said. Braves’ Soroka starts from scratch after re-tearing Achilles 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z The congressman said he will need regular checkups to make sure things are going well but said despite some fatigue he feels mostly back to normal. Nevada Rep. Amodei discloses cancer on kidneys, esophagus 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z Speaking of sure things at the Olympics - the Americans encountered drama in a relay. ‘Wow! Wow!’ Women get Olympic track off to a sizzling start 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z And it’s largely for the one thing about Penny that seemed a sure thing — his durability. Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny feels ‘way faster’ after recovering from knee surgery 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z He was content to wear his Members Only sports coat, drive his Buick and make sure things were done the right way. George Young: HS teacher to architect of Giants’ Super Bowls 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z There is no such thing as a sure thing in horse racing. Emerald Downs jockey Alex Cruz keeps winning and winning — 44 days and counting 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z Now, even as most restrictions are lifted, Xu’s not sure things will return to the way they were before. Washington has reopened, but what does that mean? 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z The man stayed in the shop for an entire day, and state police had to stop by to make sure things didn’t get too crazy. Powerball mystery: Someone in this tiny town won $731 million. Now everyone wants a piece of it. 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z I hesitate to put Jarred Kelenic on that list, because I still think he’s close to a sure thing. Mariners were supposed to be emerging from rebuilding mode, but instead there’s plenty of uncertainty 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z Presumably one might, but it’s no sure thing. Google’s first retail store opens this week 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z The most interesting overall position battle for Seattle is cornerback, where there are plenty of candidates but no real sure things. Five storylines to watch in the Seahawks’ 2021 minicamp 2021-06-13T04:00:00Z With the significant injury to his knee, a return for the opening game was never a sure thing. Rehabbing Burrow says he’ll be ready for Bengals opener 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z But this was not vintage Federer they were watching through the trees, and for all his tennis genius, it is no sure thing that a vintage Federer will reappear. Roger Federer Takes an Uncertain Step in His Comeback 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z And his bet sounds like a sure thing. Perspective | The naked face of politicking 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z The plan is appealing but far from a sure thing. Perspective | On this Mother’s Day, the crisis for working moms is hard to miss 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z Brown will be thrown into a crowded mix of cornerbacks but a group in which there also appear to be few sure things. Seahawks had their smallest draft class ever, but they used it to bolster big trades over the last year 2021-05-01T04:00:00Z Establishing his credibility with them last season was no sure thing as the team started 1-5 and struggled to adjust to the new tempo he drove in practice. Perspective | The convincing boom beneath Ron Rivera’s campaign to change Washington’s football culture 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z But — given this context — Allen, by the time he’s through, should be a sure thing for Canton. Highly paid Mike Williams has room to improve in Chargers' receiving corps 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z The recovery is far from a sure thing. Signs of recovery as California adds jobs for 2nd month 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z In other words, the NBA is closer to expanding than it was a year ago, but it’s a long way from a sure thing. Alex Rodriguez would go from loathed to loved in Seattle by bringing back the Sonics, but don’t count on it 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z The Chargers taking an offensive lineman at No. 13 later this month is no sure thing; they also need a starting cornerback. Turn out lights on Forrest Lamp as Chargers continue to build offensive line 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z Suddenly, betting on future hotel tax revenues didn’t seem like such a sure thing to investors and a bailout loomed. No bailout needed for Washington State Convention Center expansion, as private financing presumes economic rebound 2021-04-03T04:00:00Z But at this point, no plan is a sure thing — not after a fourth confirmed positive case among players that leaves 10 individuals overall in quarantine after contact tracing. Nationals plan to play Monday, but fourth confirmed coronavirus case leaves uncertainty 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z If the district attorney were to indict Mr. Trump — far from a sure thing — the result would be the potential criminal trial of a former president. Manhattan D.A. Intensifies Investigation of Trump 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z In the N.C.A.A. women’s basketball tournament, the only sure thing is that there are no sure things. Six Upsets to Pick in the N.C.A.A. Women’s Tournament 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z They made sure things kept going this time. North Texas comes up big with 78-69 upset over Purdue 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z Related Samsung Galaxy Note 20 review: stylus tax The release of a Galaxy Note this year was already far from a sure thing. Samsung says it might skip the Galaxy Note this year 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z It is “no sure thing” that the deal will win the blessing of regulators, he added. Rogers' 'sweeteners' for $16 billion Shaw takeover may test Canadian regulatory, political patience 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z If the district attorney were to indict Mr. Trump -- far from a sure thing -- the result would be the potential criminal trial of a former president. New Adversary Looms for Trump as Vance Exits Manhattan D.A. Race 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z Despite the fact that death is a sure thing, “many Americans would like to believe they are immortal,” Gold said. Ashes in the mail: Dealing with the loss of a loved one has changed in the covid era 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z Finding a suitable replacement is no sure thing; just ask the Bears, Browns, et al. There are three ways to resolve Russell Wilson’s grievances, and two of them are bad for the Seahawks 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z But the Bears don’t pick until No. 20 this year, by which time any of the supposed “sure thing’’ rookie QBs of this year will be long gone. The Seahawks probably aren’t trading Russell Wilson, but here’s a look at his reported list of teams 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z But as for the shortstop’s long-term future, after watching the tumultuous end to Arenado’s once-promising Rockies tenure, a major extension is no sure thing. Shortstops are taking center stage as MLB teams prepare for the 2021 season 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z The one sure thing is that golf won’t be the same without him. Column: Tiger Woods survives but his career might not 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z “I think that’s huge, whether it’s by race or gender. I just think that making sure things are all equal and everybody’s given the opportunity” is important. Perspective | Washington’s front office looks nothing like it ever has before. That’s a reason for hope. 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z Just a few years ago, car subscriptions looked like the next sure thing. Edmunds: Whatever happened to car subscription services? 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z You’ve heard it all your life: There is no such thing as a sure thing. As Sports Gambling Grows, So Do Appetite-Whetting Sure Bets 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z But none of these additions are a sure thing. Nationals and veteran starter Jon Lester agree to one-year deal 2021-01-18T05:00:00Z Finally, on Sept. 22, the City Council overrode Durkan’s veto, making the Navigation Team’s dissolution a sure thing. Project Homeless FAQ: We’ve answered your questions on Seattle’s Navigation Team 2020-12-26T05:00:00Z Carlos Dunlap appears on his way back to playing a full load of snaps, giving the Seahawks one sure thing as a pass rusher. What to watch for when the Seahawks play the Rams on Sunday — plus Bob Condotta’s prediction 2020-12-25T05:00:00Z But it is Lawrence who is widely seen as close to a "sure thing" as there is in the draft. Adam Gase, Jets torched after picking up first win, possibly costing them top draft pick 2020-12-20T05:00:00Z There are no sure things, but Herman has actually done better than some of the other coaches who were supposed to be. Top 25 Takeaways: Miami humiliated; Texas sticks with Herman 2020-12-12T05:00:00Z And even that Olive Garden is no sure thing. Illinois Editorial Roundup: 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z There are no sure things, but Lawrence is as close as it gets. Analysis | What to know from NFL Week 13: Jets’ awful loss leads to a firing, and Carson Wentz gets benched 2020-12-07T05:00:00Z There’s a lot of evidence pointing to a dry winter, but it’s not a sure thing. Does a dry fall in Los Angeles always lead to a parched, fire-prone winter? 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z For the conglomerates, the most financially prudent way to acquire authors who aren’t sure things is to treat independent publishers as farm clubs that identify and develop talent ripe for exploitation. Commentary: The latest publishing mega-merger might kill off literary diversity 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z Still, Stein told the Daily Record that he believed Zach Witman was innocent but took the plea deal because it was a “sure thing,” the outlet noted. Zach Witman’s parents speak out in new doc on murder 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z All of these depend on Senate approval, which is far from a sure thing. What About Tackling the Causes of Student Debt? 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z Today’s reaches are tomorrow’s steals, and today’s sure things are just as likely to disappoint. NBA Draft: First impressions of the hits and head-scratchers 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z "There are other guys who say they have and I am sure things have and will be done about it." No experience of racism, says Moeen 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z As we write this Monday morning, that seems likely but still no sure thing. Four Downs with Bob Condotta and Adam Jude: Answering the Seahawks’ most pressing questions 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z Lending money to shopkeepers, landlords and hoteliers in places such as Times Square or SoHo used to be considered almost a sure thing. Mounting commercial real estate losses threaten banks, recovery 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z "The thing about going into untrodden territory is that no one really knows what it's like; the only sure thing is that it's not where you want to be," Murphy warns. Donald Trump Jr. is pushing an authoritarian idea to steal the election 2020-11-07T05:00:00Z Among the most common predictions was violence in the streets, talked of as if it were almost a sure thing — some harking back to the tumult of the 1960s. Exhausted and Anxious, Voters Find the Country More Divided Than Ever 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z It’s always a sure thing with Kylie Minogue - fun and great grooves that is. Review: With Kylie’s latest album, ‘DISCO’ days aren’t over 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z There is chopping to do, and rinsing, and measuring, and sauteeing to do, and making sure things are cooked but not too cooked. On election night 2020, I consciously decoupled from the news. Here's how it went. 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z But in a shortened season, Jones is much more of a sure thing. Analysis: five bold predictions for the UW Huskies’ 2020 season 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z Finding a way to live has never been a sure thing for Black men in America, who are taught from an early age that any misstep could lead to a prison cell or a coffin. For George Floyd and Black men in recovery, ‘everything just piles up’ 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z "He is a person who seems to want to leave a legacy… That's his character, he wants to make sure things are done properly," she told me. Tanzania President John Magufuli: The man who 'banned' coronavirus 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z Tax increases at some point in the future remain a possibility, and the old adage that taxes are one of the only two sure things in life certainly applies. Illinois Editorial Roundup: 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z Awards seem tricky to determine, except for Adrienne Warren, a volcano in Bob Mackie as Tina Turner and a near sure thing for best performance by an actress in a leading role in a musical. The Tonys are finally coming! What do this year's nominations tell us? 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z Finally, on Sept. 22, the City Council overrode Durkan’s veto, making the Navigation’s Team dissolution a sure thing. The end of Seattle’s Navigation Team raises questions about the city’s handling of homeless encampments. What do you want to know? 2020-10-13T04:00:00Z With Art Collector back in the mix, there are still too many question marks to anoint Authentic a sure thing. Preakness Stakes Experts’ Picks: Who Will Win? 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z As a live performer, Carey is somewhat less of a sure thing these days. The 7 must-hear tracks from Mariah Carey's 'The Rarities' album: Listen 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z But, as the saying goes, “there’s no such thing as a sure thing,” he said. Much of U.S. Southwest left parched after monsoon season 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z In both the US and Europe, where growth was already slowing, the prompt and full return of customers isn’t at all a sure thing. Inside the airline industry's meltdown 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z Whether Trump gets to keep the cash, though, remains far from a sure thing. Trump’s Taxes Show Chronic Losses and Years of Income Tax Avoidance 2020-09-28T04:00:00Z However, as far as the health law goes, for now, nothing is a sure thing. How Ginsburg’s Death Threatens the Affordable Care Act and Reproductive Rights 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z The deal is still far from a sure thing: Beijing would need to sign off on a deal before it is completed. Trump says he has given his ‘blessing’ to TikTok deal but that final terms are still being negotiated 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z While the Jets looked awful in a 27-17 loss at Buffalo last Sunday, a victory at the Meadowlands might not be such a sure thing for the 49ers who are dealing with numerous injuries. 49ers look to bounce back vs. Jets after tough opening loss 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z Miami’s running back-by-committee remains uncertain, but the one sure thing is that Gaskin will play a considerable role, making him a solid option in deeper leagues. FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hines, Snell, Watkins 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z Of course, the field goal attempt was no sure thing given that Gostkowski had already sent one wide right, another wide left and had one blocked. Timeout? Fangio’s late approach questioned after Denver loss 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z “Not just saying something, not just putting out a tweet. It’s about actually getting into legislation and getting and making sure things actually do change and voice our opinions as loud as we can.” Kneeling now NFL-approved, the Ravens search for new ways to take a stand 2020-09-12T04:00:00Z Reelection this November seemed like a sure thing. The Times recommends: Mark Mullet for state Senate, 5th Legislative District 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z “The dice are loaded for drought, but it’s not a sure thing,” Patzert said. La Niña is back. What does that mean for California's drought? 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z That was on full display Thursday night, even if didn’t seem like a sure thing beforehand. Anothertwistafate shows moxie with dominant Longacres Mile victory 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z That would put the battle for the control of the Senate at 48 Democrats, 49 Republicans and three up in the air – very much in reach for the Blue Team but hardly a sure thing. Senate Power Rankings: Out with the tide 2020-09-10T04:00:00Z He is heard to say: "Sure thing, sure thing." NY black man killed in police 'spit hood' restraint 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z Football is a sure thing, and the Super Bowl and the College Football National Championship seem likely, as do the Olympics. Commentary: How SoFi Stadium makes a revolutionary design promise: A place for all to play 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z And the only sure thing is that this will be a season like no other. Column: NFL virus scare a reminder that nothing is certain 2020-08-23T04:00:00Z But Singer also knew the college admissions system well enough to effectively game it for parents willing to pay large sums for a sure thing. Review | To get into college, they lied about test scores, talent and even race 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z "She always made sure things were right with us and when my dad wasn't there, she played both roles," says Matthew. The Manchester twins playing Call of Duty for millions 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z Reels’ success is far from a sure thing, though. Attack of the TikTok clones 2020-08-06T04:00:00Z Al Ripley with the North Carolina Justice Center, an advocacy group for low-income residents, said Thursday he was pleased the commission extended the moratorium for the state’s largest utilities, which wasn’t a sure thing. Big N. Carolina utilities told to stop disconnections longer 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z Leicester arguably have nothing to lose, because most people think they’ve already lost the Champions League place that seemed a sure thing in the winter. Leicester v Manchester United: Premier League – live! 2020-07-26T04:00:00Z But, when healthy, he remains one of the better left tackles in the NFL — and, this year, one of the few sure things on the offensive line heading into the season. Training camp countdown: Ranking the Seahawks roster, Part 6 (15-1) 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z And his effectiveness as a spot-defender guarding the Western Conference’s tall, strong centers was more hope than sure thing considering Noah was only months removed from what he called a “freak” injury. Time off has been a big help to Clippers' Joakim Noah 2020-07-19T04:00:00Z And, they say, Baltimore is now embracing a new strategy of making sure things change for the better. Baltimore activists hone protest strategy to reduce violence 2020-07-11T04:00:00Z The absentee ballot issue is probably the only sure thing, but even that faces considerable opposition. Editorial Roundup: New England 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z The measures looked like sure things when they were filed, but when the pandemic hit, it was too late to pull them from the ballot or modify them. Levy failures force fire districts to make cuts 2020-06-30T04:00:00Z A Bowman win is far from a sure thing. New York congressional race: fight to unseat senior party figure splits Democrats 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z |
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