chances are

phrase

: it is very likely that
Chances are she has already heard the news.

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Rain chances are at 10 percent for most of Central Florida, with only Leesburg at 20 percent, according to NWS Melbourne. — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026 But rain chances are less in Monroe County, about 30% all day Tuesday. — Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026 While rain chances are forecast to decrease as the week progresses, temperatures are expected to gradually increase, Garcia said. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026 Rain chances are low — 10% to 25% — as the front drifts southward during the day. — Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chances are

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“Chances are.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chances%20are. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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