stand a chance
phrase
: to have a chance
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Under local preservation laws, the finds must be carefully catalogued and stored, but only the most significant pieces stand a chance of getting analyzed.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
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“Stand a chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20a%20chance. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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