chances

Example Sentences

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Last month, a public inquiry found that failures by multiple agencies - including responsibility being passed between them - meant clear chances to prevent the attack had been missed.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

It will only help his chances of winning the first acting Emmy of his celebrated career.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

According to Fodor, the new work confirms the Standard Model to 11 decimal places and significantly narrows the chances that unknown physics is hiding in this particular measurement.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

"The current crisis could boost the chances of the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline being built," said Natasha Kuhrt, lecturer in international peace and security at King's College London.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Realizing that his next move might ruin his life, Bobby, whose life on the chessboard had always been about preparation and calculation, decided that people in desperate positions must take desperate chances.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady