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“We have always said that our presence next to a child in a courtroom is one of the only things that gives them a fighting chance at justice in our broken immigration system.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

The new format in this expanded World Cup means Cape Verde have a fighting chance of making the knockouts on their tournament debut.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Whether Russell can achieve such karma against the mighty France is a moot point, but if he does then Scotland must have a fighting chance.

From BBC Mar. 5, 2026

And that meant that Barron’s stockpickers stood a fighting chance when it came to beating the market.

From Barron's Jan. 29, 2026

“If you want a fighting chance, you gotta listen, Nessy.”

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles




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