law of averages

Example Sentences

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Perhaps the law of averages means this was bound to happen at some point, but, this season, two players already knew each other from having a mutual friend.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

“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

Or perhaps the law of averages dictated that a few breaks had to start going their way.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2021

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

From Washington Post • Oct. 16, 2021

Would the law of averages catch up to him?

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier