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"was sure to" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use this phrase to express certainty about something that will happen, usually in the future tense. For example: "She was sure to win the race, given her impressive track record."
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The deluge was sure to follow.
And it was sure to be exciting.
He was sure to catch flak.
Someone deserving was sure to be jilted.
Another explosion was sure to come.
First off, nothing was "sure to fail" back in 2007.
The pianist Robert Glasper was sure to get involved.
He was sure to be back any moment.
Sanders was sure to get at least 262.
But it was sure to be a while.
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Over time, its biggest disadvantage high cost was sure to be overcome, he felt.
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