Examples of chances are in a Sentence
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Whatever your need, chances are good that a glass jar will take care of it.
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
The chances are low that the party can find a strong, unifying leader who can rescue the LDP brand.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
If a book has swords and dragons on the cover, chances are boys will be interested.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Wednesday, but chances are lower than previous days.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Rain and thunderstorm chances are in the 70% range for Miami-Dade and Broward counties because of a system, like a disturbance, that will draw in extra moisture over the Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas, said meteorologist Chuck Caracozza of the National Weather Service in Miami.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The higher your credit score, the better your chances are of being approved for the best rates.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Upper-level winds appear unfavorable, according to the hurricane center, and development chances are decreasing.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
While this is an opportunity for some, the chances are that a fair number of attendees would rather be catching the train home.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
The chances are low that the party can find a strong, unifying leader who can rescue the LDP brand.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
If a book has swords and dragons on the cover, chances are boys will be interested.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Wednesday, but chances are lower than previous days.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Rain and thunderstorm chances are in the 70% range for Miami-Dade and Broward counties because of a system, like a disturbance, that will draw in extra moisture over the Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas, said meteorologist Chuck Caracozza of the National Weather Service in Miami.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The higher your credit score, the better your chances are of being approved for the best rates.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Upper-level winds appear unfavorable, according to the hurricane center, and development chances are decreasing.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
While this is an opportunity for some, the chances are that a fair number of attendees would rather be catching the train home.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Chances are.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chances%20are. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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