even chance

Example Sentences

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“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

"This is bad news for India-China relations. We will not see summits or even chance meetings between the two sides," Jacob said.

From Reuters • Sep. 5, 2023

Only last week came the announcement that there's a greater than even chance that global surface temperatures on Earth will exceed the 1.5℃ threshold within the next five years.

From Salon • May 29, 2023

I just want an even chance to get my money back.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner