fighting chance

Example Sentences

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That’s what the text supports, it’s what common sense supports, and it’s what gives regulated parties a fighting chance of knowing when they’re subject to federal mine safety law.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Scotland's outstanding performance in their 50-40 win over France has given them a fighting chance of a first Six Nations title.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Maresca's men, back in the Champions League after two years away, have now won three of their first five games to give themselves a fighting chance of finishing in the top eight.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 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

I hadn’t doused the fires, merely slowed them down enough to give the townsfolk and their buckets a fighting chance.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss