odds

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ADF’s efforts have led Waggoner to arguments that are potentially at odds with the conservative judicial framework known as originalism, which aims to apply constitutional text as it was understood when adopted.

From The Wall Street Journal

So the odds were not looking great for me.

From Los Angeles Times

If the odds are 70% in the Cowboys favor, the “yes” side of the contract costs 70 cents, while the “no” side would cost 30 cents.

From Barron's

We also saw love for artists, both seasoned and emerging, who, against all odds, have built worlds that center care, beauty and friendship.

From Los Angeles Times

Polar bears in the wild only have a 50% chance of surviving into adulthood, but having a mother caring for them improves their odds.

From BBC