chance of survival
noun phrase
: likelihood that someone will continue to live in spite of present-day difficult conditions (such as being ill or injured)
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Given no chance of survival, John endures an unbelievable road to recovery with the support of his family, faith, community and the kindness of his all-time idol, Baseball Hall of Fame announcer Jack Buck.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
In a group setting, helping each other increases the chance of survival.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Along with the physical camouflage and protection, it is thought to be effective in startling predators such as the wasp caught on film, giving both caterpillars and hummingbird hatchlings a greater chance of survival.
—Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
The diagnosis was cancer, and doctors had to remove both of his testicles to give him the best chance of survival.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
In a group setting, helping each other increases the chance of survival.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Along with the physical camouflage and protection, it is thought to be effective in startling predators such as the wasp caught on film, giving both caterpillars and hummingbird hatchlings a greater chance of survival.
—Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
The diagnosis was cancer, and doctors had to remove both of his testicles to give him the best chance of survival.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chance of survival
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“Chance of survival.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chance%20of%20survival. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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