chance of survival
noun phrase
: likelihood that someone will continue to live in spite of present-day difficult conditions (such as being ill or injured)
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If West Ham can stay compact and organised at the back, and play in quick transition going forward to get Jarrod Bowen and Taty Castellanos into space, the hosts could give themselves a chance of survival.
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Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 24 May 2026
The twins were considered Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborns, and their chance of survival at the time was low.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
There is no specific treatment or cure, but early medical attention can increase the chance of survival.
—Devi Shastri, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Respecting a rabbit nest helps protect the young and ensures their best chance of survival.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
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Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 24 May 2026
The twins were considered Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborns, and their chance of survival at the time was low.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
There is no specific treatment or cure, but early medical attention can increase the chance of survival.
—Devi Shastri, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Respecting a rabbit nest helps protect the young and ensures their best chance of survival.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for chance of survival
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“Chance of survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chance%20of%20survival. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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