law of averages
Example Sentences
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“But over time, the law of averages plays out. You get what you deserve. The hockey gods know that.”
From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023
“It’s been a little bit tougher for me this year. Hopefully the law of averages says it’s going to get a little better.”
From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2023
The law of averages suggests, after getting so many decisions wrong, they are scheduled to get one right and must hope the arrival of the highly regarded former Spurs manager is exactly that.
From BBC • May 29, 2023
In the record ninth overtime, the law of averages prevailed and Illinois completed a forward pass to win the game 20-18.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2021
The huge birds flapped frantically skyward, bumping into each other in their haste to flee, and perhaps one bird broke its wing against another bird, or perhaps—the law of averages notwithstanding—Bernabe actually hit one.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
