stand a chance

phrase

: to have a chance

Examples of stand a chance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
In the churning, deep waters of the Bay of All Saints, conventional construction equipment doesn’t stand a chance. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 But a program that requires enrollment in advance and manual review doesn’t stand a chance against an attack that starts on a Friday night. — Chris Wysopal, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for stand a chance

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Stand a chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20a%20chance. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster