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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Respecting a rabbit nest helps protect the young and ensures their best chance of survival.
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
There is no specific treatment or cure, but early medical attention can increase the chance of survival.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 May 2026
There is no specific treatment or cure, but early medical attention can increase the chance of survival.
—Annie Risemberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
There is no specific treatment or cure, but early medical attention can increase the chance of survival.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
There is no specific treatment or cure, but early medical attention can increase the chance of survival.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 May 2026
There is no specific treatment or cure, but early medical attention can increase the chance of survival.
—Annie Risemberg, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
There is no specific treatment or cure, but early medical attention can increase the chance of survival.
—ABC News, 3 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 16 May. 2026.
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