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)
Examples of chance of survival in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The reality star said his doctors warned that a transplant is his only chance of survival.
—
Vivian Kwarm, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
If someone had been there when Kelly Bryan collapsed, Bryan wonders if her chance of survival would have been better.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
Any tender plants should be covered to give them the best chance of survival.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Longstanding guidance says that catching cancer early means a higher chance of survival.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chance of survival
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Vivian Kwarm, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
If someone had been there when Kelly Bryan collapsed, Bryan wonders if her chance of survival would have been better.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
Any tender plants should be covered to give them the best chance of survival.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Longstanding guidance says that catching cancer early means a higher chance of survival.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chance of survival
Cite this Entry
“Chance of survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chance%20of%20survival. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share