odds

Example Sentences

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“Designating small amounts of money for school,” can increase the odds that students of various income groups ever enroll in college, it found.

From MarketWatch

If Reddit succeeds, it will improve the odds that those new users become regulars, maximizing revenue potential.

From Barron's

Although he has argued that current policy is not at odds with Church teaching, he has also said that there is a responsibility to remember the humanity of people who are in the country illegally.

From BBC

He also raised concerns that the LAFD’s final report would be at odds with a report on the January wildfires commissioned by the governor’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

What’s Next: Paramount’s stock rising 4% on Monday suggests that investors think its amended offer will boost its odds of success.

From Barron's