fighting chance
noun
: a chance that may be realized by a struggle
the patient had a fighting chance to live
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Rosco’s new human even sponsored another dog at the shelter as well to give him a fighting chance to find his own home, according to the post.
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Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2024
This season, Netflix gave them a fighting chance by releasing part one on May 16, with part two to follow on June 13.
—Zoe Haylock, Vulture, 16 May 2024
By my very rough rule of thumb, a launch company must have at least $100 million in funding to have a fighting chance to reach orbit.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 26 Apr. 2024
Independents and even Democrats can also participate in Tuesday’s primary, potentially giving her a fighting chance against Trump.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2024
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Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2024
This season, Netflix gave them a fighting chance by releasing part one on May 16, with part two to follow on June 13.
—Zoe Haylock, Vulture, 16 May 2024
By my very rough rule of thumb, a launch company must have at least $100 million in funding to have a fighting chance to reach orbit.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 26 Apr. 2024
Independents and even Democrats can also participate in Tuesday’s primary, potentially giving her a fighting chance against Trump.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2024
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“Fighting chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fighting%20chance. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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