slim chance

noun

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

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Either way, there is still a slim chance that Rivers will start, especially given his need to learn the playbook and get acclimated to the offense again. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 There was a slim chance the Broncos could have snuck into the CFP this year, too, if results went their way. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Dec. 2025 However, Park is a big name, and there’s a slim chance that voters will be taken by its normally deadpan star, who gives an untypically broad, comedic performance. Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2025 And there’s a slim chance Miami might not have to worry about anything of that if the Hurricanes can somehow, someway make it to the ACC Championship Game (yes, there are still paths) and win to secure an automatic bid. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Nov. 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 20 Dec. 2025.

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