odds

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Crokes Cross made her British debut in the two-mile novice hurdle at Kelso on Thursday, coming first with odds of 300-1.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

When the economy is growing smoothly, odds of a recession hover around 15%.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Similarly, the warmer temperatures have compelled outdoor enthusiasts to hit the trails, increasing the odds of a run-in with the serpents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

That optimism puts Fed officials somewhat at odds with a string of gloomy economic signals.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“I wouldn’t know how to calculate odds if my life depended on it,” he said.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis