fighting chance

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

"We have a fighting chance to reduce plastics because it's very much a contemporary issue."

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

And so I have taken it upon myself to personally track down the responsible parties at “corporate” and beg them to give their employees in the supermarket a fighting chance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

The hope is the snake’s new, higher profile in California can give it a fighting chance at avoiding extinction.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

That’s to give travelers a fighting chance out here on the byways.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland