fighting chance

Example Sentences

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Maresca's men, back in the Champions League after two years away, have now won three of their first five games to give themselves a fighting chance of finishing in the top eight.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Mr. Adams has a fighting chance because of profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

The hope is the snake’s new, higher profile in California can give it a fighting chance at avoiding extinction.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

You’ve set up your finances for longevity and, by reducing financial stress from your life, you’ve given yourself a fighting chance.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

He was the American who had a fighting chance of defeating a Soviet champion.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady