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law of averages

noun as in theory of probability

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He has not finished a season with just one goal since 2020-21, so the law of averages means he is due.

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I went with the law of averages when I picked a Newcastle home victory last week, so hopefully the same method will work again with Chelsea this time.

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“But over time, the law of averages plays out. You get what you deserve. The hockey gods know that.”

Still, the law of averages would suggest that, after jumping from 60 points one year to 100 to the next without a ton of significant additions, Seattle might drop off.

Again, the laws of averages say there should be an upswing.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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