fighting chance
Example Sentences
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“We have always said that our presence next to a child in a courtroom is one of the only things that gives them a fighting chance at justice in our broken immigration system.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Then he has a fighting chance to work his way back. Trying to do everything — even at a lesser dosage — just wasn’t feasible.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
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
Whether Russell can achieve such karma against the mighty France is a moot point, but if he does then Scotland must have a fighting chance.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026
John still had a fighting chance, she said.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
