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odds

noun as in probability

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The odds were long that it would be as good as when we’d tasted it together.

The new bomber would decrease the odds of such opportunistic aggression.

Many felt somewhat soothed by his willingness to meet with them and listen to their concerns, even if his platform appears at odds with their pocketbook interests.

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Heading into today’s Fed decision, the odds of a December rate cut were above 90%.

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To reduce the odds of getting tossed out immediately, applicants should submit résumés that meet, but don’t vastly exceed, the listed requirements.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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