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The most recent polls suggest that the prospect of two Republicans advancing to the general election is nonexistent, and there is now a slim chance that two Democrats win the top two spots in the June 2 primary.—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 The Florida Panthers, fresh off missing the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2019, had a slim chance to boost their standing in the first-round of the 2026 NHL Draft on Tuesday.—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026 Expect the shower chances to linger in the morning, with only a slim chance for a shower by the afternoon.—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 There’s a very slim chance the Blackhawks hold onto the Florida Panthers’ first-round pick this year.—Scott Powers, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slim chance