Examples of chances are in a Sentence
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Stanford’s chances are rated a long shot.
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Randy Jennings, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Whatever their decision, chances are more baseball fans who aren’t as tied to ESPN will gain more familiarity with its platforms.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
In other words, chances are that even more young people will be enticed to bet on how many vehicles will pass by in CCTV footage.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
The medal event starts in the afternoon, but Glenn’s chances are dismal after Tuesday’s error in the individual short program.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
These prevent the tank itself from rusting and, if the rods are corroded, chances are your tank’s walls are next.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
As of now, rain chances are minimal, with only a 10% chance for Friday and Saturday.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Snow chances are back in the forecast by Friday, when temperatures will drop back down to the mid-30s in Milwaukee.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Garrett said the chances are slim that such a clue could lead to a break in the case.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Randy Jennings, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Whatever their decision, chances are more baseball fans who aren’t as tied to ESPN will gain more familiarity with its platforms.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
In other words, chances are that even more young people will be enticed to bet on how many vehicles will pass by in CCTV footage.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
The medal event starts in the afternoon, but Glenn’s chances are dismal after Tuesday’s error in the individual short program.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
These prevent the tank itself from rusting and, if the rods are corroded, chances are your tank’s walls are next.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
As of now, rain chances are minimal, with only a 10% chance for Friday and Saturday.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Snow chances are back in the forecast by Friday, when temperatures will drop back down to the mid-30s in Milwaukee.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Garrett said the chances are slim that such a clue could lead to a break in the case.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Chances are.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chances%20are. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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