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chances are

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chances are
the likelihood is (followed by a clause stating what is likely). Chances are that she would have been late even if she had left on time.
See also: chance


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"The game," the Bird replied, "is fair as you say; the chances are about even; but consider the stake.
Because ten lions act similarly under similar conditions one cannot say that the eleventh lion will do likewise--the chances are that he will not.
Of course a miracle may happen, and you may be a great painter, but you must confess the chances are a million to one against it.
 
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