"look certain" is a valid phrase in written English, and is used to describe when something appears or seems certain.
For example: "The forecasted rain clouds looked certain to pour down any moment."
Cuts now look certain; the only question is their magnitude.
The coming months look certain to bring more turmoil.
Ambrose and Rollins look certain to do battle at the PPV.
The homeland-security budgets look certain to see significant reductions, too.
Overall, admissions for September look certain to post a rise on the same month last year.
More jobs look certain to be lost in the coming months.
Sadly, Gooch and his ball-thrower look certain to become collateral damage of this disastrous tour.
Both clubs look certain to be hit with a charge of failing to control their players.
Rain or shine, postal services around the world look certain to deliver lots of controversy in coming years.
The Democrats, who look certain to control Congress after the election, also endorse this "cap-and-trade" approach.
Whatever happens next, cryptocurrencies look certain to play an increasingly influential role in the global financial system.
