slim chance

noun

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

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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 In a statement published on social media, Lively welcomed Liman’s decision and indicated a slim chance of a last-minute settlement. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026 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 May. 2026.

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