slim chance

noun

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

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Dry weather is expected to persist, with a slim chance of rain possible on Wednesday and Thursday. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025 In the Southern Hemisphere, auroras may light up the skies over Antarctica, with a slim chance of visibility from Tasmania and southern New Zealand, according to the Met Office. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025 If by some slim chance Aaron Judge isn't ready to play defense by the end of the regular season, New York should feel confident with an outfield trio of Jasson Dominguez, Cody Bellinger and Grisham. Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 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 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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