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SpaceX, the once fledgling aerospace company that Elon Musk predicted had a slim chance of survival, reached new heights on Friday with a historic initial public offering.—Los Angeles Times, 12 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