off-chance

Example Sentences

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But if you’re not feeling patriotic—or feel like you might just need a backup for Team USA on the off-chance they don’t go all the way, here’s our guide to sifting through the field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Fury’s belt will not be at stake, though, on the off-chance he is beaten.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023

Catherine said every time she sees a man begging on the street she takes a close look on the off-chance it is her son.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2023

They're funny animals who like to constantly chatter away amongst themselves and will happily follow me around the yard on the off-chance that I have a tasty morsel.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2022

We pointed out that they were risking their lives on a wild off-chance.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov