law of averages

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“It’s been a little bit tougher for me this year. Hopefully the law of averages says it’s going to get a little better.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2023

The law of averages suggests, after getting so many decisions wrong, they are scheduled to get one right and must hope the arrival of the highly regarded former Spurs manager is exactly that.

From BBC • May 29, 2023

“The more times you just put yourself in the position, the law of averages suggests that you’re going to get it done at some point,” McIlroy said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2022

Followers of the law of averages and veterans of many Octobers suspect the streak will not long persist.

From Washington Post • Oct. 16, 2021

The huge birds flapped frantically skyward, bumping into each other in their haste to flee, and perhaps one bird broke its wing against another bird, or perhaps—the law of averages notwithstanding—Bernabe actually hit one.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols