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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While these are skills raccoons would likely learn on their own, Woodside’s staff hopes the training gives the kits a greater chance of survival. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 With only 2 percent chance of survival, both of Purdy's legs were amputated below the knee. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 He had been born prematurely with two serious heart defects and was given just a 2% chance of survival. — Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 Keep them well-hydrated to give them the best chance of survival once the intense summer heat kicks in. — The Spruce, 25 Aug. 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 2 Oct. 2026.

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