stand a chance of
idiom
: to have a possibility of (succeeding or winning)
The team stands a chance of doing well this year.
I think she stands a good chance of winning the election.
—often used in negative statementsShe stands no chance of winning.
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For those who might stand a chance of breaking through, the final decision would appear to rest with Glasner, although there will be consultation.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Portions of the Ohio Valley, Tennessee Valley and Lower Mississippi Valleys all stand a chance of being hit with widespread showers and thunderstorms as the storm moves eastward to the Appalachians, the weather service said.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
But in an era of multiple cupholders and automatic transmissions, the Viper—vehemently rejecting both—didn’t stand a chance of making a profitable contribution to Detroit’s bottom line, and production ceased in 2017, with about 32,000 examples made throughout its 26-year run.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Every pillar is necessary if the world is to stand a chance of meeting its climate objectives.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2021
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Portions of the Ohio Valley, Tennessee Valley and Lower Mississippi Valleys all stand a chance of being hit with widespread showers and thunderstorms as the storm moves eastward to the Appalachians, the weather service said.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
But in an era of multiple cupholders and automatic transmissions, the Viper—vehemently rejecting both—didn’t stand a chance of making a profitable contribution to Detroit’s bottom line, and production ceased in 2017, with about 32,000 examples made throughout its 26-year run.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Every pillar is necessary if the world is to stand a chance of meeting its climate objectives.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2021
See All Example Sentences for stand a chance of
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“Stand a chance of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20a%20chance%20of. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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