chances
Example Sentences
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The chances of a missile attack on Kyiv that night were around 50 percent, according to the administrator of a social media channel monitoring Russian air raids.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Heisenberg: Sarr was a hugely important part of Palace's attacking game last season and he ranked highly for shots and big chances.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
But executives keep lowering the bar for themselves to boost their chances of getting a pat on the back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The chances of you having another big-ticket expense in the next couple of years is reduced.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Bobby claimed that his system would actually reduce the number of draws, that it would produce games in which the players would take more chances, trying to achieve wins rather than half points.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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