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fighting chance

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fighting chance
a good possibility of success, especially if every effort is made. They have at least a fighting chance of winning the race. The patient could die, but he has a fighting chance since the operation.
See also: chance, fight


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"I would that he had a fighting chance," said John Harned, facing the ring to see the second bull come in.
 
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