slim chance

noun

: a small possibility
There's still a slim chance that we can win.

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But with the election over and President-elect Donald Trump set to take office, some aides thought there might be a slim chance to persuade Biden to relent in his last days in office, according to the officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal deliberations. Ellen Nakashima, arkansasonline.com, 6 Jan. 2025 Miami remains in second place in the AFC East with a slim chance of making the playoffs at 6-8. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 The Bank of England then meets on Thursday, with markets so far pricing in only a slim chance of a final rate cut of the year. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024 Currently holding a 6-7 record, the Dolphins are on the bubble with a slim chance of earning a Wild Card spot. Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for slim chance 

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“Slim chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slim%20chance. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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