beat the odds

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: to succeed despite not having a good chance of succeeding

Most new restaurants fail, but this one somehow managed to beat the odds.

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To beat the odds, founders need to plan for a long-term goal that is relevant and achievable, then attack it in a series of sprints that enable incremental growth. — Deann Evans, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Here’s some Dolphins news from this morning, including a look at DJ Herman, the former San Diego State linebacker who beat the odds and made the Dolphins as a fullback. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Who in that category has the best chance of beating the odds this year? — Austin Mock, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

The story of how Chicago beat the odds to become a hub of quarterback development isn’t necessarily a perfect storm, more like a steady rain that’s been pushing forward for 15 or 20 years. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

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