stand a chance

phrase

: to have a chance

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But without an energized base, Republicans don’t stand a chance, said longtime pollster Frank Luntz. — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 Unless the environmental community succeeds with litigation to block it, Gunnison sage-grouse don’t stand a chance. — Ted Williams, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2026 Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray Stuck-on food and grime don’t stand a chance against Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver – all stand a chance of winning as the category has been designated as an area award, meaning that multiple shows could potentially win. — Peter White, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stand a chance

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“Stand a chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20a%20chance. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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