fighting chance

Example Sentences

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And that meant that Barron’s stockpickers stood a fighting chance when it came to beating the market.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

But if there's one man who stands a fighting chance of making it happen...

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

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

“Then Mr. Krum will enter . . . then Miss Delacour. But you’ll all be in with a fighting chance, depending how well you get past the obstacles. Should be fun, eh?”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling