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The two-minute spots details the campaign which yes, the game is launching with, as that’s not a sure thing these days.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Not impressed by stadium prospects in San Diego, NFL sharps created a sure thing for the Spanoses 120 miles north by assuring the Chargers a spot in the Kroenke Dome that Rams owner and mega-billionaire Stan Kroenke would build in Inglewood.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
But that’s not a sure thing because one of the three teams ahead of the Rockies — Nationals, Angels and Mariners — could pass on a prime pitcher and scoop up Holliday.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Finnegan's 18 saves have come on only 21 opportunities, so placing him in a game is nearly a sure thing for the Nationals.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Not impressed by stadium prospects in San Diego, NFL sharps created a sure thing for the Spanoses 120 miles north by assuring the Chargers a spot in the Kroenke Dome that Rams owner and mega-billionaire Stan Kroenke would build in Inglewood.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
But that’s not a sure thing because one of the three teams ahead of the Rockies — Nationals, Angels and Mariners — could pass on a prime pitcher and scoop up Holliday.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
Finnegan's 18 saves have come on only 21 opportunities, so placing him in a game is nearly a sure thing for the Nationals.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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“A sure thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20sure%20thing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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