even chance
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The analysts expect the shares to rise as investors assign a higher probability to the deal, noting that the previous share price implied only a roughly even chance of a takeover being completed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
“It’s a real race. It’s a tough race. I’m not underestimating that. But I believe that we have a better than even chance of winning.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2024
The therapy affects only the patient and is not passed onto their children, who still have an even chance of inheriting the disorder.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 2, 2024
Markets suspect the cash rate is nearing its peak, with futures pricing in an even chance of a further rate hike to 4.35% in December.
From Reuters ● Aug. 7, 2023
I just want an even chance to get my money back.
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
