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

He has not finished a season with just one goal since 2020-21, so the law of averages means he is due.

From BBC

I went with the law of averages when I picked a Newcastle home victory last week, so hopefully the same method will work again with Chelsea this time.

From BBC

“But over time, the law of averages plays out. You get what you deserve. The hockey gods know that.”

From Seattle Times

Still, the law of averages would suggest that, after jumping from 60 points one year to 100 to the next without a ton of significant additions, Seattle might drop off.

From Seattle Times