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Discover LudwigThe phrase "were certain to" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to express a strong likelihood or inevitability of something happening. Example: "The weather forecast predicted heavy rain all day, so we were certain to bring our umbrellas."
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There were certain to be further pledges.
Some of the landings were certain to prove fruitless.
It provided citywide admissions results but added that the numbers were certain to change.
The Germans were certain to seize neutral Norway once the "phoney war" ended in spring 1940.
The deaths in Gaza were certain to fire new passions among Palestinians.
The Islanders never stopped trying, even though it looked as if they were certain to lose.
But energy bosses warned MPs that prices were certain to rise again.
The weekend events were certain to strain struggling peace talks, which were to have resumed today.
Mr. Tucker said the new rules were certain to face legal challenges.
But in stark contrast to younger voters, 81% of this group were certain to vote.
It was a moment Democrats were certain to seize on — again.
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