In the computer business, that kind of deal is virtually guaranteed.

They virtually guaranteed that the story would be made public at some point.

For nine months of the year, peace was virtually guaranteed.

This virtually guaranteed that it would not be ready when the war started, several members said.

He is virtually guaranteed a full scholarship to the college of his choice.

His presence virtually guarantees a spot in the Top 10.

Enough investors are following through to virtually guarantee that 1992 will be a record year for stock funds.

With six weeks' notice, the agency can virtually guarantee everybody their first choice of host family.

The government won each vote, virtually guaranteeing that no election would be held in the summer of 2005.

Doing the job in an orderly fashion virtually guarantees good results even the first time.