Example Sentences

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Chances from open play have been tough to come by for the Gunners this season and a battle to see who can outscore who may not fall in their favour.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Chances that the bill actually makes it to his desk?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Chances are, if you hang onto it long enough, you’ll make your money back, with perhaps a little extra.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Chances are Tomlin is the first Black man many of his players have ever witnessed be in charge.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

Chances were they had stolen it, anyway, so why should they give a dam.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner