off chance

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In other words, a Palestinian from Susya could, hypothetically, apply for a permit on the 5% off-chance that it will be accepted.
Why Susya is "Illegal"|Moriel Rothman|June 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST
He let his mind dwell on it until the off-chance began to look like an absolute certainty.
The Divine Fire|May Sinclair
Indeed, the sergeant ventured to suggest that Tristram should be branded on the off-chance of its turning out for his good.
The Blue Pavilions|Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
But there had always been the off-chance that one of the specialists could come up with a new approach.
Sense of Obligation|Henry Maxwell Dempsey (AKA Harry Harrison)

And if Pratt escaped there was always the off-chance that Adam might be laid by the heels.
The Pagan's Cup|Fergus Hume
The owners naturally do not keep such ships waiting on the off-chance of Government employment.
History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4)|Sir Frederick Maurice.

British Dictionary definitions for off-chance

off chance

noun

a slight possibility

on the off chance with the hopeon the off chance of getting the job

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off chance

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off chance

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