off-chance

Example Sentences

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Fury’s belt will not be at stake, though, on the off-chance he is beaten.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023

They're funny animals who like to constantly chatter away amongst themselves and will happily follow me around the yard on the off-chance that I have a tasty morsel.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2022

Dozor also advises against driving beyond a round-trip tank of gas, in the off-chance you can’t find an open gas station.

From Washington Post • Oct. 12, 2022

There’s also the off-chance that a movie studio or local billionaire swoops in.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2021

We pointed out that they were risking their lives on a wild off-chance.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov