slim chance

noun

: a small possibility
There's still a slim chance that we can win.

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The Royals have a slim chance of making up ground in the AL Central. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025 This was more than generous of Byron, as there was slim chance of getting any shooting down in the thick woods. Chester Chatfield, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2025 With the trade deadline set for Thursday at 5 p.m. CDT, the Twins find themselves in a sort of no-man’s land, under .500 but still with a slim chance to make the playoffs with a wild card berth. John Shipley, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025 But Melvin acknowledged the slim chance of selecting two setup relievers from one team. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for slim chance

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“Slim chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slim%20chance. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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