| 单词 | slim chance |
| 例句 | I was watching the medics work, and thinking about our slim chances for holding Mount Olympus.... The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z We have at least a slim chance against one plague patrol. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z It’s a slim chance, but the cold oxygenated water of the river might be our only chance to survive. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z Benji was done talking about basketball and his slim chances of making the team. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z So what if they stood a slim chance of surviving? The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “Two gods have warned us we will be attacked four days from now. We must not spread our resources too thin, especially by funding projects that have a slim chance of success.” The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z But I have to be ready, on the slim chance she likes it. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z There’s a slim chance that Mickelson may play if the tournament or the graduation is postponed because of weather. Golfer Phil Mickelson skips U.S. Open for seat at daughter’s graduation 2017-06-14T04:00:00Z There’s a slim chance the average person would be able to afford to buy what’s believed to be the thinnest house in London. Thinnest house in London selling for $1.3 million 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z I joined the minor leagues, as a first-round draft pick for the Chicago Cubs, in 1991, I was aware of these slim chances, but I was also naïve about life beyond my amateur status. The Dream Chasers of Pro Baseball 2017-04-02T04:00:00Z And in an hour, tens of thousands of fans complied — all for the slim chance to see a personalized video from Mr. Johnson pop up inside their accounts. A Cute Internet Star Flirts. All He Wants Is Your Password. 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z She recently spent a whole day out on a Montreal street with a fold-up chair and a poncho, waiting for a slim chance to meet her queen. Celine Dion Loves You. And You. And You. 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z “Put up 13 cameras for $100,000 with the slim chance of catching the guy?” Using DNA to catch canine culprits — and their owners 2014-12-26T05:00:00Z On Wednesday afternoon, the attending neurologist, trailed by a team of med students, mentioned in passing the decision we’d been waiting for: subacute rehab, meaning a nursing home and slim chance for a full recovery. The cable company’s cruel intentions: My mother had a stroke, and Comcast wouldn’t let us cancel her account 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z When a kind and caring hairdresser he meets agrees to be his part-time guardian, Cyril has a slim chance of landing safely off the streets. Critic?s Notebook: New York Film Festival, With Bela Tarr and Nuri Bilge Ceylan 2011-10-04T22:23:21Z After all, there was slim chance that the ship would be sold out — there’s always room for one more hammock. An Amazon Cruise for $17 a Day. Hammock Not Included 2010-06-23T03:00:00Z Early on, after the election, he urged resistance, saying “my listeners are fighters,” while cautioning that Trump had only a slim chance of prevailing. Dan Bongino isn’t just taking over where Rush Limbaugh left off — he’s building a conservative media universe 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z But there is always the slim chance that you will end up with an incredibly powerful relic that no other player in the world has seen. Critic?s Notebook: Dungeons and Zombies, Sure, but Here the Trade?s the Thing 2011-04-26T18:42:01Z Self-belief frequently entails self-delusion—a rational person would give up, facing the slim chances that even great athletes have of winning a championship. The Particular Drama of Simona Halep 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Nacho enjoys little of it; he’s working to survive — literally — and when he can’t resist the slim chances he’s afforded to shed the weight of the criminal life ensnaring him, he only sinks in deeper. We are all Kim Wexler: “Better Call Saul” and the painful realities of mid-career crisis 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z The patrons knew there was a slim chance of seeing Chip or Joanna, but the possibility was there and it was exciting. Waco, Reborn 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z Tickets are no longer available online, but there’s a slim chance of gaining access in person on a first-come-first-served basis. 23 Art Exhibitions to View in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z “I’m a backer of slim chances of success by nature,” said Mr. Braitman, who described Ms. Wang as “intense, profane, articulate, fearless, somebody who is always searching for emotional truth.” Beyond ‘Crazy Rich Asians’: Angie Wang Makes a Movie 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z The outpouring of emotion online made it clear that a contest with a slim chance of victory is also a pivot point for frustrated pandemic parents to share a little bit of their story. There’s a New Gerber Baby and Some Parents Are Mad 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z The bad news: Tickets are no longer available online, but there’s a slim chance of gaining access in person on a first-come-first-served basis. 23 Art Exhibitions to View in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z Traders are now pricing in only a slim chance of a further interest rate increase by the Fed and see three 25-basis-point rate cuts by next November. Dollar bounces after sharp selloff, euro dented by weak data 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Fed funds futures imply only a slim chance of another hike, but bets on rate cuts next year were trimmed. Asia stocks snap winning streak; RBA hikes but Aussie sinks 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Pakistan has a slim chance to sneak into the semifinals, but it needs to win its remaining three group games and rely on plenty of other results going in its favor. Bangladesh wins toss, bats first against Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z It had seemed for a time more than two decades ago that the peace process had a slim chance despite violations on both sides. Essay: Israel-Hamas war: Shocking -- not surprising -- in a land of grief, hate and broken promises 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z “Fake news has a slim chance of winning its fight against the truth. People who have acquired true stories can certainly see through lies.” For author Haruki Murakami, reading fiction helps us ‘see through lies’ in a world divided by walls 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z To avoid even that slim chance, there are relatively simple steps anyone can take to avoid bed bugs. Bed Bugs and Influencers Spark Pest Panic in Paris. Here’s What You Need to Know 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Samoa also have a slim chance of progression should they beat Pool D winners England and other results go their way. Wales top pool with bonus-point win over Georgia 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z In 2019, their slim chance against New Zealand in Toyota was ruined when the game was canceled by a typhoon. Unbeaten France has lots of reasons to be worried about Italy in crunch Rugby World Cup match 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z He will miss the England game this Saturday and, on the slim chance Samoa advances, two knockout stage games. Samoa’s Ben Lam gets 3-game ban for red card against Japan at Rugby World Cup 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Feijóo, 62, is trying to use opposition to the possible Catalan amnesty to boost his slim chances. Leader of Spain’s conservatives has a slim chance of winning lawmakers’ approval for his government 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Georgia and Portugal have slim chances to a top-two place but will need to cause at least one upset in their remaining fixtures. Who needs what to make World Cup quarter-finals? 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Outlook: The Rays still have a slim chance of unseating the Orioles from the top of the AL East standings and moving Baltimore to the top wild card spot. What the Mariners’ odds are to reach MLB playoffs and win AL West 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z The legislation, however, has a slim chance of passing the Senate as it would need at least nine GOP votes, and Republicans have strongly opposed it. "Hogwash": Experts say Clarence Thomas' belated Harlan Crow disclosures are "too little too late" 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Still, many analysts see only a slim chance for any drastic stimulus amid concerns over mounting debt risks. China's factory activity shrinks for 5th month, maintains pressure for policy support 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z That leaves slim chances for immediate change in a fossil fuel-friendly state where Republicans dominate the statehouse. Judge sides with young activists in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z The sky-rocketing costs of performing at the Fringe - and the slim chance of breaking even - is one that is shared by many artists who have spoken to the BBC. Edinburgh Fringe digs cost us more than our £10,000 prize 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z “It’s a slim chance to get to the knockout stages, but we still have an outside chance, and we will push as hard as we can as a team,” midfielder Lee Young-ju said. Marina Hegering recovers in time to play for Germany in last group game of Women’s World Cup 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z The Americans have not needed the third and final group-stage match to learn their tournament fate since 2007, when there was only a slim chance for elimination. US slips into round of 16 of Women’s World Cup after scoreless draw with Portugal 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z After the Fed decision, markets continued to bet that the tightening is done, with futures implying a slim chance - about 20% - that the central bank could surprise with a quarter-point increase in September. Asian shares climb after Fed hikes as expected; eyes on Europe, Japan 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Purdue had argued that a delay was unwarranted and that there was only a slim chance that the Supreme Court would agree to hear the appeal. Purdue Pharma bankruptcy can proceed despite potential US Supreme Court appeal 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Despite her slim chances, Gálvez seems to have shaken the president so badly that he’s been insulting her almost daily during his morning briefings. As a child, she sold street tamales. A senator now, she’s shaking up Mexico’s presidential race. 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z They have a slim chance at still winning at the division and a slightly better chance at winning the wild card. As second half begins, Mariners are likely picky buyers in trade market 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z "There's a piece of anxiety that you don't know what may happen and the slim chance that they reject my application," she said. Wanted Hong Kong activist fears for safety, hopes for U.S. asylum 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z It has been pointed out that poor Nigerians are unlikely to know such people, and where they do, have a slim chance of such a person standing as a guarantor for a loan. Nigeria offers students loans - they want jobs 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Never mind that the trawler left from Libya, or the admittedly slim chance that survivors might be found, or that the disaster might be the worst ever in the Mediterranean. New migrant tragedy at sea changes little as EU leaders forge ahead with tougher borders plans 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z If you lay out the timelines, there's only a slim chance he goes to trial before the election, and basically zero chance he's in prison. Experts outline Trump's retaliation plan 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z As long as there's still habitat, there's a slim chance that species deemed extinct can be rediscovered and returned to healthy populations. Discovered in collections, many new species are already gone 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z And the statistical likelihood of getting hurt twice as bad as the earlier ghosting is higher than the slim chance that re-engaging might lead to a healthy relationship, she added in an email. Online daters say getting ‘zombied’ is now scarier than ‘ghosting’ 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z Frankfurt, three points behind Leverkusen, has only a slim chance of finishing sixth. Dortmund or Bayern? Bundesliga up for grabs on final day 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z The ruling leaves the party only a very slim chance of taking part in the elections by filing a successful appeal to the Constitutional Council. Top Cambodian opposition party denied registration for July elections, will appeal ruling 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Despite being warned by her lawyers of a slim chance of success, Xu filed a lawsuit after being denied the treatment in November 2018. Chinese woman fighting for fertility rights hopes to end single mother stigma 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z West Brom's win against Norwich at the weekend ended the Canaries' slim chances of reaching the top six but kept themselves in the hat going into the final day of the season. Who will seal a Championship play-off spot? 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z "My surgeon gave them the news that if I made it through the surgery, which was a slim chance as it was, I might not be the same person," Fletcher says. 'Doctors said if I made it, I might not be the same' 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z A lack of safety procedures and proper equipment are at the root of frequent tunnel collapses at Congolese mines, in which miners are trapped underground with slim chances of survival. Trapped miners in east Congo tumble out of rubble intact in viral video 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z But the Rockets responded with three consecutive three-pointers to push their lead to 13 points, essentially putting an end to the Lakers’ slim chances. Short-handed Lakers fall short against Western Conference-worst Rockets 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z He added "had we managed to seize the slim chance we had, those impacted might not have experienced such appalling loss and trauma". Manchester Arena attack: Saffie Roussos' father plans to sue MI5 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z “Gathering covert intelligence is difficult, but had we managed to seize the slim chance we had, those impacted might not have experienced such appalling loss and trauma,” McCallum said. MI5 lost chance to stop Grande concert attack, inquiry finds 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Inflation was predicted to drop further, but remain above the Fed's 2% target for years to come, leaving a relatively slim chance of rate cuts anytime soon. Fed to deliver two 25-basis-point hikes in Q1, followed by long pause 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z There is a slim chance Kuroda might step down early from his post, so that the new governor can assume the post together with the new deputies on March 20. Factbox: Key dates to watch out for on BOJ policy, leadership change 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Denkov has seven days to decide whether to propose a government, although he has only a slim chance of getting the required support, analysts said. Next party up as Bulgaria seeks new government 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z Mr. Garcia had been given a slim chance of survival when he was first hospitalized. The I.C.U. Nurse: A Symbol of Endurance 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z Those who serve out their enlistments often face bleak years of low pay and slim chances for promotion. Recruited for Navy SEALs, Many Sailors Wind Up Scraping Paint 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z The two proposals were introduced by Republicans, giving them a slim chance at approval with a Democratic supermajority in power. California churches, nonprofit colleges could build homes on their land with proposed law 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z A win helps the Bruins’ slim chances of making the conference title clash in Las Vegas. College football Saturday: The six best games to watch and stream 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Democrats learned Saturday that they would keep control of the Senate, and they still have a slim chance of retaining the House. Opinion | What happened to the Democrats’ ‘messaging crisis’? 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Democrats have a slim chance of retaining control of the House, though Republicans are still favored to take a narrow majority. Democrats celebrate election results as rejection of GOP extremism 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z Without a path to the Southeastern Conference championship game, the slim chance Alabama had to reach the CFP for the eighth time in its nine-year history is now none. AP Top 25 Takeaways: Tide out; Fab frosh; Underdog uprising 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z There is still a slim chance that Holmes’ could avoid being sentenced this month if U.S. Former partner of Elizabeth Holmes wins delay in sentencing 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z There is a slim chance that the apparent right-wing coalition — like others in the past — will fall apart. Opinion | Israel takes a troubling turn toward illiberal democracy 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z New Zealand will qualify for the semi-finals by beating England, while Sri Lanka have only a slim chance now, needing to win both remaining games and hope other results go their way. Phillips hits 104 as New Zealand crush Sri Lanka 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z The U.S. offers a relatively strong economy and slim chances of being returned to Venezuela, suddenly making it more attractive. US shift on Venezuelan migrants fuels anxiety in Mexico 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z If you use Zelle to pay someone who proves to be a con artist, you have only a slim chance of recovering the money from your bank. Do you use Zelle? Here’s how to spot increasingly common scams 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Partisan division means the bill faces a slim chance of passage in the evenly split Senate. Privacy advocates demand rules for mobile providers on data use 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z After the bill was defeated, Haney requested that it be allowed to come up for reconsideration later — a procedural move that offers a slim chance of success. California lawmakers reject a bill to extend bar hours to 4 a.m. in three cities 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z That familial focus became intertwined with thoughts about mortality when a friend’s father got COVID-19 and was given slim chances of survival. Seattle to the core, ODESZA preps for historic hometown blowout at Climate Pledge Arena 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z So if the service’s models show a only a slim chance of disaster, that information is likely left out of the forecast. Yellowstone flooding reveals forecast flaws as climate warms 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z He says he stays with her because there's a slim chance he could come into some money. Perspective | Ask Amy: Should I end our talks after he asked to meet in person? 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z They probably won’t have to see it through, so tanking the family relationship for the slim chance it becomes reality seems silly. Perspective | I’m having second thoughts about the people we chose as guardians 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Bruno now says he gave ULA a slim chance of surviving. Disrupted by SpaceX, ULA was in ‘serious trouble.’ Now it’s on the road back. 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z He showed up to the driving range and warmed up in the dark so he’d be ready on the slim chance he would get a last-second call to the tee box. McIlroy, Rahm and dreamers headline wild weekend at US Open 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z It still faces slim chances in the Senate. Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: ‘How much more carnage?’ 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z When she decided to terminate her pregnancy in 2018 after doctors told her the baby had only a slim chance of surviving, she had difficulty getting doctors to perform an abortion. In Europe's first, Spain aims to introduce paid menstrual leave 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z "He does leave open the door for dialogue but did not actually propose talks, and the idea would have slim chances of succeeding as it's passive and unrealistic." S.Korea's Yoon faces early challenge amid hints of N.Korea nuclear test 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z There are lots of ideas with slim chances of passage. It's time to stop spinning our wheels on gas price relief and head in a different direction 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z The Canucks still have a slim chance to make the playoffs. Wild finish for teams still trying to get into NHL playoffs 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z The following month, Sanders said there was only a "very, very slim chance" that he would ever run for president again. Leaked memo: Bernie Sanders has "not ruled out" 2024 White House run 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z Ukrainian troops remained holed up deep inside the city’s sprawling steel plant complex and its network of underground tunnels, refusing to surrender despite slim chances for victory. Mariupol on the brink as Russians seek breakthrough 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z His statement came after Mr. Trump withdrew his endorsement of Mr. Brooks in the Republican primary for Alabama’s Senate seat, undercutting the congressman’s already slim chances in a crowded intraparty race. House Republican Says Trump Asked Him to Illegally ‘Rescind’ 2020 Election 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z England gave themselves a slim chance of victory over West Indies in the second Test in Barbados by taking a lead of 136 into the final day. England hold slim chance of Test win 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z There is even a slim chance he might sign a new contract, something which seemed impossible just weeks ago. Bringing Barcelona back from the brink 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z The new lines mean Mr. Crenshaw now has a vanishingly slim chance of losing to a Democrat in the next decade. ‘Blood Red’: How Lopsided New District Lines Are Deepening America’s Divide 2022-02-27T05:00:00Z Egle joined her on that list 25 years later, and slightly improved her slim chances of winning the overall season title alive going into next weekend’s series finale at St. Moritz, Switzerland. Egle gets win at Oberhof, Germany takes luge relay 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z The American is the only skier left with a slim chance to overtake Vlhova on top of the season standings. Vlhova leads night race, closes in on World Cup slalom title 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z Entering the game, the Steelers had a slim chance at making the playoffs. Ben Roethlisberger leads Steelers to overtime win over Ravens, playoff hopes still alive 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z The Chiefs have a slim chance at the No. 1 seed, but enough for incentive. NFL Week 18 picks: Rams beat 49ers to clinch NFC West; Raiders beat Chargers for playoff spot 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Washington’s slim chance of making the postseason now rests primarily with quarterback Taylor Heinicke, star wide receiver Terry McLaurin and a collection of reserves and rookies looking to fill the void. Washington places Antonio Gibson and Ereck Flowers on its covid-19 list 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z Six people have lucked out on jackpots this year, underscoring how the Powerball’s ballooning pot comes with slim chances of becoming an instant millionaire. Powerball jackpot reaches $441 million. It’s the third largest of the year. 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z Few people are giving second-ranked Michigan anything more than a slim chance of beating Georgia in the opening round of the College Football Playoffs. Giving it a shot: Michigan football team opts for COVID boosters 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z At 6-8, the Falcons still have a slim chance of making the playoffs. Red-zone woes move Falcons closer to another losing season 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z Appalachian State was receiving votes in the most recent AP Top 25 poll, though whatever slim chance the Mountaineers had of making the season-ending poll next month is now nonexistent. Zappe gets records, WKU rolls past App St 59-38 in Boca Bowl 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z Some Democrats worry, however, that nationalizing the midterms by invoking Jan. 6 will hurt the party’s already slim chances of retaining the majority. Jan. 6 to dominate Dems’ 2022 races as some in party say tactic goes too far 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z The Cougars went 6-3 in conference play this year and had a slim chance of making the Pac-12 title game after their final game of the season. Washington State football will cap unique season with matchup against Miami in Sun Bowl 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z If there was even a slim chance of a Cam Newton-esque reunion in Robert Griffin III’s future, he just slammed that door shut. RG3 announces new book about ‘dysfunctional’ Washington Football Team 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z The restaurants purchase fresh produce ahead of large bookings, but Mr Morgan said "that food will now end up in the bin" due to the slim chances of a replacement booking. Covid: 'We’ve had 20 cancellations in one weekend' 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z There’s a relatively slim chance that parts of Southern California north of Santa Barbara will get light rain as the system heads south. October's torrential rains brought some drought relief, but California's big picture still bleak 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z Coxswain Andrew McHaffie said the yacht was moving dangerously close to the beach leaving only "a slim chance of survival in those conditions". Blackpool yacht rescue: Pair towed to safety in sudden storm 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Any slim chance of a comeback was surely squandered by Trump’s refusal to accept the election results and his contribution to the attack on the U.S. Opinion | Thanks to Biden, Trump remains in the game 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Notre Dame has a slim chance to make the College Football Playoff but will need plenty of help. No. 11 Irish prepare for night visit from North Carolina 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z While there’s always a slim chance of a false positive with a rapid test, those who do get that result can at least avoid others while they seek further confirmation. For the vaccinated, how risky could holiday gatherings be? 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z He said there was only a slim chance that some automakers would succeed in efforts to build cells by themselves without partnering with cell makers who have experience of mass production. Ford JV partner SK sees U.S. battery shortage persisting until 2025 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z Another thing they share: All 23 were thought to have at least a slim chance of survival when added to the endangered species list beginning in the 1960s. US says ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species extinct 2021-09-28T04:00:00Z His CDU/CSU conservative bloc are trailing the Social Democrats by a narrow margin, leaving him with a slim chance of clinching victory. German conservative candidate makes voting blunder on election day 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z Multiple residents catch the virus, many of whom have slim chances of survival, and there is a shortage of staff as many of Sarah's colleagues have to self-isolate. Help: Channel 4 drama examines 'undervalued' care workers during pandemic 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z At 35, the doctors tell me I have Stage IV colon cancer and a slim chance of survival. Opinion | One Thing I Don’t Plan to Do Before I Die Is Make a Bucket List 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z Opposition lawmakers have tried to start a political trial against Fernandez due to the party, although they have a slim chance of succeeding because most lawmakers are aligned with the government party. Argentina's president charged with allegedly breaking quarantine to host party -media 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a voting rights measure that Democrats say would help counteract a wave of voting restrictions in Republican-led states, but it faced slim chances of passing the Senate. U.S. House approves voting rights bill, but outlook poor in Senate 2021-08-25T04:00:00Z There’s a slim chance the problem could be fixed this week, according to aerospace engineers not affiliated with Boeing or NASA. Boeing to move Starliner from launchpad as it searches for what went wrong 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z A slim chance, maybe, but better than none at all. Column: U.S. men gymnasts have outside shot at medal in Tokyo Games 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z “I still think there’s a slim chance. A slim chance is better than no chance.” A Delicate Decision: When to End Search for Any Florida Condo Survivors 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z There’s also a slim chance the Sounders sign a player during the summer window to bulk up the defense. Analysis: 5 storylines to watch as Sounders return to action looking to remain atop MLS 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z Like electric cars and buses and environmental activists winning board seats, it shows that perhaps there is a slim chance for humans. Calendar Feedback: This is not the time for luxury TV picks 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z But they have nothing on the Republicans, who despite their slim chance of winning City Hall seem intent on destroying each other in a scorched-earth primary campaign. How the G.O.P. Primary for Mayor Turned 2 Friends Into Bitter Rivals 2021-05-25T04:00:00Z Sevilla was six points off the lead and kept a very slim chance of winning its first league title since 1946. Madrid held by Sevilla, misses chance to take lead in Spain 2021-05-09T04:00:00Z "When defendants do testify, it is usually a Hail Mary pass" by a desperate defense that believes it has slim chance of acquittal on any charges, Greenberg said. Derek Chauvin: Will ex-officer on trial for Floyd death testify? 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z “When defendants do testify, it is usually a Hail Mary pass” by a desperate defense that believes it has slim chance of acquittal on any charges, Greenberg said. EXPLAINER: Will ex-officer on trial for Floyd death testify? 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z The party includes hardline settlers, and rejects any territorial concessions to the Palestinians, further jeopardising the already slim chances of progress on a two-state solution if Netanyahu needs them for support. Explainer: How Israel voted and who matters now 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z So we’re saying there’s a chance for the Wildcats — a slim chance. Looking at each Pac-12 football team’s top recruiting target in the 2022 class 2021-02-11T05:00:00Z Also infected was Deng’s mother, who recovered after being given a slim chance of survival. Asian businesses suffer Lunar New Year blues over travel curbs 2021-02-11T05:00:00Z Given the slim chance that they can generate a gubernatorial veto, Glasgow and others hope to use the two-year run-up to implementation to negotiate changes. Ending cash bail abolishes penalty on poverty, advocates say 2021-01-31T05:00:00Z Becker believes the resolution has only a slim chance in the more moderate Senate, where the GOP also has a supermajority. GOP move to kill emergency order would cut food stamp funds 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z In the first week of the new year, the LA county emergency medical services agencies told ambulance crews to stop transferring patients with slim chances of survival to the region’s overloaded hospitals. 'A slow drip versus an explosion': inside California's divided Covid reality 2021-01-24T05:00:00Z Such cases are labor-intensive and often take years, and though they may carry slim chances of courtroom prosecution, the Justice Department regards them as having powerful deterrent effects. With Trump silent, reprisals for hacks may fall to Biden 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z The Aggies are still in the playoff hunt even with slim chances of winning the SEC Western Division. No. 5 Texas A&M visits Auburn riding 5-game winning streak 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z But Leparan knew that once the babies left Mama Lucy hospital, there was only a slim chance anyone from there would check they had arrived at the home. Buying a baby on Nairobi's black market 2020-11-15T05:00:00Z Two Republican U.S. senators were forced into runoffs that offer Democrats a slim chance of a majority in the Senate. Networks project Biden defeats Trump in Georgia, turning the Southern GOP stronghold blue 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z While the European Union hopes to calm tensions once Biden is president, some Trump allies and opponents see only slim chances for a return to the status quo. As European leaders focus on Biden, European media outlets remain unsettled by Trump’s refusal to concede 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z As coronavirus cases rise again in Los Angeles, the move is also a reflection of the increasingly slim chances of large-scale events at the Convention Center in the near future. L.A. may turn the Convention Center into a pandemic homeless shelter 2020-11-10T05:00:00Z Analysts say the president’s proposal has slim chances of getting sufficient backing from lawmakers, since it does not satisfy the demands of either side of the debate. Poland Delays a Near-Total Ban on Abortion 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z Absence is all the more appealing this year, because of the slim chance that anything will be decided Tuesday, notwithstanding the president’s erroneous belief, or tactical insistence, that everything must be packed away by bedtime. On election night 2020, I consciously decoupled from the news. Here's how it went. 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z “I think it’s a very doubtful, slim chance that we’ll get any type of stimulus before the election.” As Time Runs Short, Optimism Fades for a Pre-Election Stimulus Deal 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z Even as cases spike, some public health experts see slim chances of national leaders ramping up coronavirus restrictions again across the country. Full hospitals, talk of rationing care: New wave of coronavirus cases strains resources 2020-10-25T04:00:00Z Investors seem to also have resigned themselves to the idea that there is a slim chance that the White House and congressional Democrats will reach an agreement on another stimulus package. Trump’s Coronavirus Is Another Jolt of Uncertainty for Investors 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z People struggling to breathe needed ventilators, he said, but there weren’t enough to go around; those with a slim chance of recovery were passed over. The ventilators never came: How graft hampered Brazil's COVID-19 response 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z For Washington, it kills whatever slim chance remains for President Trump’s peace plan. Perspective | I’m an ardent Zionist. But Israel’s annexation makes no sense. 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z The participation of so many first-time candidates, despite their slim chances of winning, signifies frustration with the two dominant parties and the corruption associated with them, Dierkes said. Economic concerns high as Mongolia holds national elections 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z But there is a slim chance that Good won't even make the general election ballot this fall, as the Washington Post explains: GOP purges right-wing members from Congress — to replace them with even more radical candidates 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z Recent draft strategy is to take high-school players in later rounds, though there is a slim chance of signing them. Mariners’ advantage — picking early in each round — lessened in MLB draft shortened by coronavirus 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z The ability to issue debt in a zero interest rate environment, and the slim chance the debt would be converted into equity was attractive to companies, those bankers said. Financing hunt during pandemic lifts May U.S. convertible debt issuance to record 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z Doctors told her family she had a slim chance to live. US virus patients and businesses sue China over outbreak 2020-05-10T04:00:00Z Doctors told her family she had a slim chance to live. U.S. coronavirus patients, businesses sue China: ‘We need to right some of these wrongs’ 2020-05-10T04:00:00Z Again, Diez-Gonzalez emphasizes, “There is a very slim chance or almost none that the virus is going to be present in the food.” The good news about food safety and coronavirus: It’s the same advice we’ve known all along 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z Oil prices rose on Tuesday, but investors saw slim chance of a quick recovery as the virus cut demand. Barclays cuts 2020 oil price outlook on price war, virus impact 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z Lyon needs a run of wins to maintain its slim chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League by finishing in third place. Saint-Etienne fans injured in fight with Lyon supporters 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z Lyon needs a run of wins to maintain its slim chances of qualifying in third place for next season’s Champions League qualifying rounds. European Soccer Weekend: Clasico in Madrid and English final 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z "Being offered 1% interest and a slim chance to win an extra £100 in a prize draw once every three months in return for you saving every month is not that attractive." Regular savers tempted with cash prizes 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z “There is still a slim chance that a passenger’s mobile phone or iPad could have been recording at the time of the crash,” he said. Phones, electronic devices of those on Kobe Bryant helicopter could hold clues to crash 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z Many of those affected simply submitted no requests, figuring they had slim chances of success. How Trump’s trade war is making lobbyists rich and slamming small businesses 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z The Bills are in the playoffs for the second time this century, and they still have a slim chance to overtake the Patriots in the AFC East. Analysis | NFL power rankings, Week 16: Shocking loss by 49ers rearranges the top five 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z “It’s very distressing. There’s a very slim chance of finding survivors,” regional disaster official Christopher Tan told CNN Philippines. Philippines hunts for survivors after quake levels trade building 2019-12-15T05:00:00Z Tiger Woods: The interesting thing here is that Ernie picked first, knowing—as he allowed later—that whoever he picked would likely be playing Tiger, with a slim chance of Justin Thomas. Presidents Cup 2019: The Sunday pairings come out amid slight tension between Tiger & Ernie - Golf Digest 2019-12-14T05:00:00Z To test this idea, we carried out an experiment that, at the time, we thought had only a slim chance of working. The Power of Spheres 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z The Trojans still trail by a half-game in the Pac-12 South division, with just a slim chance of sneaking into the conference title game. USC’s new athletic director Mike Bohn is in no hurry to make a decision on coach Clay Helton’s fate 2019-11-20T05:00:00Z It denied Italy a very slim chance of going through to the quarterfinals. Tough guys: Rugby players not flustered by massive typhoon 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z As for the presidential primary, Mr. Bennet’s increasingly slim chances are tied to those of former Vice President Joseph R. Biden. Michael Bennet’s charmed political career hits snag as presidential bid stalls 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z He said they’ll be paid for five days and furloughs will start Sunday, adding that there’s a slim chance they will be recalled to work. Norfolk Southern furloughs 130 at Virginia locomotive shop 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z “I knew it was probably a slim chance of it being genuine, given how rare that stamp is,” she said. Experts stamp out Iowa museum hopes: ‘Inverted Jenny’ a fake 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z This effort was fueled on the slim chance that someone, some thing, some intelligent being somewhere, might encounter it, a 33-rpm record that was a record of our life, our times and our world. Review: The Voyager spacecraft holds a golden record for aliens. 'Vinyl Frontier' tells why 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z But the new rule would jeopardize their already slim chances of gaining refuge in the United States. Trump's new asylum rule strands Central American migrants in Tijuana 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z “I will keep fighting for justice as long as I am alive, even though there is only a slim chance for Hong Kong to win,” Mak said. Cleanup begins in Hong Kong after night of anger against a government perceived as a puppet 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z “It’s an important game for us — there’s still a slim chance for us to qualify,” Gayle said in a match-eve news conference. A force in IPL, Gayle aims to use knowledge against India 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z While there’s only a slim chance any particular earthquake will trigger something far worse, experts say, it’s important to not completely relax. A swarm of 1,000 earthquakes hit Southern California — how nervous should we be? 2019-06-19T04:00:00Z We were hopeful because perhaps there was a slim chance that our government would listen to us, for once. As a former lawyer, I’m protesting to save the rule of law in Hong Kong | Anonymous 2019-06-13T04:00:00Z After a strong start with a birdie at the first, disastrous double bogeys at the third and fourth holes ended any slim chance he may have had. PGA Championship 2019: Harold Varner III joins list of recent surprise contenders to have nightmarish Sundays at a major - Golf Digest 2019-05-19T04:00:00Z Science lobbyists say his silence is understandable, given the slim chance that his advice would alter the administration’s stance on those issues. Analysis: U.S. science adviser has a vision for cutting research red tape, but details are scarce 2019-05-01T04:00:00Z Kuchar made four birdies in a row on the back nine to salvage his slim chances. Masters longshots hope weather brings leaderboard chaos 2019-04-14T04:00:00Z Without the critical source of revenue from federal student aid, Dream Center had a slim chance of keeping Argosy open. Argosy students turn to the courts for answers about their missing financial aid 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z “In a normal world, I would say there is a very slim chance,” Mr. McPherson said. Ripped-Off Riffs? Rise in Plagiarism Claims Unnerves Pop Songwriters 2019-03-31T04:00:00Z Her proposed 2020 budget would slash overall funding for the Education Department by 12 percent, and has a slim chance of being approved by the Democratic-controlled House. Trump says "Special Olympics will be funded" amid outrage over budget cuts proposed by Betsy DeVos 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z If the Clippers miss the playoffs, there’s a slim chance the team lands Zion Williamson. This Clippers season might be Doc Rivers’ best coaching job of his career 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z A top-two finish in their European Championship qualifying group already looks a slim chance after an opening defeat to a team ranked 117th in the world. Scotland humbled by Kazakhstan in opening Euro 2020 qualifier 2019-03-21T04:00:00Z There was also the slim chance Pelosi was not entirely wrong to voice her opinion that impeachment proceedings should only begin with bipartisan support, Sargent conceded. Washington Post opinion writer: 'Nancy Pelosi just blew it on impeachment' 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z Given his age and the slim chance of reoffending, experts said, it was unlikely he would receive the maximum penalty. Cardinal George Pell Is Jailed to Await Sentencing on Sexual Abuse Conviction 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z That has a slim chance of happening unless some of these pricing schemes change, or in the unlikely event its battle pass is so successful it floats the entire the game. Apex Legends players think its in-game items are way too expensive 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z That leaves a slim chance that Russia could end missile programs widely seen as a violation, salvaging the treaty. U.S. to withdraw from nuclear arms control treaty with Russia, raising fears of a new arms race 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z “I think that most people don’t care enough to read the rules and just so badly want to be noticed that they’ll gladly forfeit all rights for the slim chance to be noticed,” Reynolds said. There are no winners in Apple’s iPhone photo contest 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z North, ahead of the Steelers, who were left with a slim chance of making the playoffs. N.F.L. Week 17 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z “If I had 10 children this way, there would be a very slim chance of success,” he says. ‘I thought – who will remember me?’: the man who fathered 200 children 2018-11-24T05:00:00Z Regardless, Jacksonville lost its fifth consecutive game and pretty much ruined its already slim chances of returning to the postseason. Confused Jags keep blowing assignments in 5th straight loss 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z Vettel finished ninth, further damaging his slim chances of catching Hamilton in the championship race. Hamilton claims pole position for Japanese Grand Prix 2018-10-06T04:00:00Z You know there’s a pretty slim chance that you would get to “yes” on that question. Collins and Manchin Will Vote for Kavanaugh, Ensuring His Confirmation 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z But there’s no doubt that the Democratic bungle here seems to have cost the party its slim chance to retake the Senate. Dems’ stumble on Kavanaugh could prove costly 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z Brissett had the stronger arm and given the slim chance of winning the game on such a play, it didn’t make sense to risk everything with someone returning from major shoulder surgery. Luck remains confident in making all throws for Colts 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z The Nationals still have a very slim chance of the wild card, but that could end Saturday. Joe Ross a possible bright spot for Nats in 2019 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z Risking loss on a slim chance of thrill or reward involves a complex dance of decision-making and emotion. "Gambling Brain" Studies Make Clear Why It's Hard to Stop Rolling the Dice 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z And it has slim chances of passing the Senate, where it would need Democratic support — which is why the effort has largely been viewed as a political messaging tool for Republicans. House plans to vote on second phase of tax cuts this month, Paul Ryan says 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z The second-phase tax bill has always been viewed as a political messaging tool to help House Republicans, since it has a slim chance of moving through the Senate. Republicans may scrap tax cuts' next phase after backlash on state and local tax deductions 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z Crown prosecutors in Manitoba ultimately decided not to lay charges against Monk, citing the slim chances of obtaining a conviction. Canada’s ballet world rocked by abuse scandal spanning 30 years 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z The Democrats stand a good chance of winning the House in November and a slim chance of taking the Senate. Trump will last. His voters see him as a dislikeable CEO | Gary Younge 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z The program is still appealing the postseason ban for this season, and there is a slim chance that the NCAA’s decision will be reversed. After 2 years of struggling, Ole Miss needs better defense 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z I wondered what would happen if, by some slim chance, Astrid’s testimony and recordings are not enough. How a Notorious Gangster Was Exposed by His Own Sister 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z There’s only a slim chance that you will see any changes. What Europe’s Google Fine Means for Android Users 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z However, there is a slim chance that the Yorkshire cave bears were descendants of bears imported into Britain from elsewhere in Europe by the Romans. Lost history of Britain's bears revealed 2018-07-04T04:00:00Z All five senators might hope they can delay the final supreme court vote until the midterm elections, when Democrats have a slim chance of taking back the Senate and blocking Trump’s nominee. Trump's only fixed position on abortion is his disdain for women | Richard Wolffe 2018-07-01T04:00:00Z “Despite the slim chances of being subjected to police violence, many Americans continue to harbor fear of the police, substantially attributable to near-constant coverage of isolated incidents.” The NFL Stops Indulging a Dangerous Narrative 2018-05-29T04:00:00Z Yet here were their fans bobbing to music played by a deejay, waiting for a slim chance to squeeze into the rink, fine with wagering against the odds. Las Vegas, shaken by tragedy, finds an unlikely rallying point: Its first-year NHL team 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z He also has a slim chance to get there as runner-up. Poulter has his eye on the cup _ Ryder, not FedEx 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z "There's a very slim chance of any problems with the burn areas," Sweet said. Storm brings light rain and chance of thunderstorms to Southern California 2018-05-01T04:00:00Z Often, they find themselves facing a multiyear legal crusade, with slim chances of success. They survived a massacre, then lawyers started calling 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z The friendly gestures will appeal to his narcissism; there is a slim chance — very, very slim — that it might even get him to change his mind about some things. Opinion | Macron embraces Trump — and elegantly knifes him in the back 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z But as the opposition’s candidate to be governor of the province, Mr Sudirman must campaign in every corner to stand even a slim chance of victory. A local election tests Indonesia’s ruling coalition 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z Mr. Zimmerman saw his slim chances further undermined when it was revealed that his home included illegal structures. Hong Kong’s Democracy Movement Fears New Setback in Legislative Vote 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z Instead, nearly 15 million people from countries with low immigration to the United States apply annually for the slim chance to win an invitation to apply for a green card. Analysis | President Trump’s consistent misrepresentation of how the diversity visa lottery works 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z They’re in eighth, and last, place in the Metropolitan Division with slim chances of extending their postseason streak to eight years. Bold Bruins acquire Rick Nash day before NHL trade deadline 2018-02-25T05:00:00Z They’re in eighth, and last, place in the Metropolitan Division with slim chances of extending their postseason streak to eight years. Bold Bruins acquire Rick Nash day before NHL trade deadline 2018-02-25T05:00:00Z The team's computer simulations suggest there is a very slim chance of the vehicle colliding with the Sun, but little to no chance of the car hitting Mars. Musk's car to drift for millions of years 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z It is difficult for my husband to work with his injuries, and Ahmed’s wounds mean there is only a slim chance he will go to school. 'His death kills me each day': Mosul residents return home – to what? 2018-01-31T05:00:00Z His many critics and skeptics maintain that any slim chance of a Trump-driven deal died with the Jerusalem decision. Trump threatens to take away more U.S. aid from Palestinians if they don’t negotiate with Israel 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z To paraphrase the old joke, there are probably two chances of a second EU referendum right now - slim chance and fat chance. Seven thoughts on a second EU referendum 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z His family gathered around a computer screen in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the slim chance he’d get minutes and they’d get to see him play. Lakers' Ivica Zubac tries to remain patient while waiting for playing time 2018-01-10T05:00:00Z A sign of how difficult it has been to see legislation into law: His Financial Choice Act stands a slim chance of passing the Senate, where Republicans hold only a narrow majority. Departures Promise to Reshape the House, Whether or Not Election Does 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z They’ll contribute far more to the economy with even this slim chance to attend college. Opinion | A politician wants to persecute ‘dreamers’ to distract from his own felony trial 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z But they acknowledge there is only a slim chance of success, with lawmakers still trying to reach deals on almost all of the 20 priority items set by Republican Governor Greg Abbott for the session. Texas 'bathroom' bills stalled in special legislative session 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z Even with treatment, patients have a slim chance of living long with this condition; the five-year survival rate is just over 5 percent. Perspective | John McCain is a fighter, no question. But can attitude affect cancer? 2017-07-28T04:00:00Z “Trump now has a chance at governing, but it may be only a slim chance,” Whipple said. Trump’s bad week: setbacks, backbiting 2017-07-29T04:00:00Z “Trump now has a chance at governing, but it may be only a slim chance,” Mr. Whipple said. Trump Tries to Regroup as the West Wing Battles Itself 2017-07-29T04:00:00Z It’s a slim chance, given that their research doesn’t withstand scientific scrutiny, is full of errors, and their alternative explanations are all contradictory, but it’s not impossible. Why the Republican Party's climate policy obstruction is indefensible | Dana Nuccitelli 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z But they acknowledge there is only a slim chance of success, with lawmakers still trying to reach deals on almost all of the 20 priority items set by Republican Governor Greg Abbott for the session. Texas 'bathroom' bills stalled in special legislative session 2017-08-14T04:00:00Z Yet while Mutko and co are again in the dock, there is only a slim chance of conviction. Surely it is no surprise that even football maybe tainted in Russia? | Sean Ingle 2017-06-25T04:00:00Z In Nashville, radio is known as the gatekeeper — if you can’t get a radio hit, there’s a slim chance you’ll find mainstream success. Country singer Lindsay Ell is dating a powerful DJ. She got dropped by a rival station, and spoke out. 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z The countries currently embroiled in the dispute with Qatar are not World Cup regulars, so there are slim chances of their teams qualifying for the 2022 tournament. Qatar’s unifying World Cup vision erodes as nations cut ties 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z One reason not to withdraw immediately is the slim chance of a weather delay for the opening round, though that’s a long shot. Mickelson to miss US Open for daughter’s graduation 2017-06-03T04:00:00Z For some statehood supporters, the slim chance of convincing Congress of their cause is not as important as sending Washington a strong message. Amid Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Ruins, a New Push for Statehood 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z If Manchester United lose their slim chances of qualifying for the Champions League through the league will be over, if they draw they will be small, but if they win they will merely be unlikely. Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United: Premier League – live! 2017-05-14T04:00:00Z They spent the majority of their days glued to the radio, on the slim chance of news. The baby snatcher: a true crime tale 2017-05-04T04:00:00Z We are risking the future of our society on the slim chance that a 3% fringe minority of climate scientists is right and 97% are wrong. March against madness - denial has pushed scientists out into the streets | Dana Nuccitelli 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z Jackson’s selection as the school’s first Heisman winner was preceded by consecutive losses that erased the Cardinals’ slim chances of being in the College Football Playoff. Heisman motivates Jackson to be more valuable for Louisville 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z Prediction: With Allen at less than 100 percent — or perhaps not available — the Grizzlies’ slim chances drop to basically none. Breaking down the first round of the NBA playoffs 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z Still, many Mexican commentators, mindful of their slim chances at beating the United States in a head-to-head competition, were pleased. Opinion | A World Cup bid with the weight of a diplomatic coup 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z Also, there is a slim chance that Virgin America may live on in the form of another airline. Virgin America will disappear into Alaska Airlines in 2019 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z Chelsea effectively ended Arsenal’s slim chance of becoming champions on Saturday and Liverpool’s defeat to Hull means that only Tottenham and Manchester City are within 10 points of the leaders. How to win the Premier League: steamroller everyone outside the top six 2017-02-08T05:00:00Z It’s a concept in the prototype stage, so there’s a slim chance you’ll ever be able to wear Denso’s housecleaning footwear. The 10 Weirdest Gadgets From CES 2017 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z Blackburn flew in to watch an afternoon of football on the slim chance that it would change his life. Daily Fantasy Confronts a New Reality 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z The refusal of rebel groups to leave Aleppo despite their slim chances indicates just how committed other groups will be to defending their own territory. Aleppo’s fall won’t end the Syrian conflict – it will signal a more terrifying stage | Haid Haid 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z The former Masters champion did threaten a fightback when he hit three birdies in his opening six holes, but a triple bogey eight at the 15th ended his slim chances. Golf: Stone cruises to comfortable Alfred Dunhill Championship win 2016-12-04T05:00:00Z There’s still a slim chance McKinley could fulfill his preseason pledge to lead the nation in sacks despite playing sparingly over the season’s first three games because of a groin injury. For UCLA's Takkarist McKinley, final game at Cal is a fitting end to his career 2016-11-24T05:00:00Z He said that makes him a “documented” person who is legally entitled to be in the U.S., and faces only a very slim chance of being deported. Indiana's high court hears Mexican man's lost wages case 2016-11-22T05:00:00Z Also, David Goffin kept alive his slim chances of qualifying for the ATP finals. Nishikori, Goffin advance to 3rd round at Paris Masters 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z Even though McMullin, who will be on 11 state ballots, has an extremely slim chance of becoming the country’s first Mormon president, his candidacy has divided Mormons in Utah. Why Donald Trump could lose red Utah: Mormon America has found another candidate. 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z The Republicans have a vanishingly slim chance of winning the presidency with Trump. Trump Made Matters Much Worse 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z Some aides took to Twitter as the Republican defections came in, but there was little internal guidance as Trump’s slim chances to win the White House seemed to dissolve in slow motion. Clinton Stays Quiet as Trump's Campaign Burns 2016-10-08T04:00:00Z So, when Newton suffered a head injury during a failed two-point conversion attempt, it didn’t bode well for their already slim chances against the red-hot Atlanta Falcons. The Panthers' lousy start has got worse – and now Cam Newton is hurt 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z There is only a slim chance that the justices will hear the case, particularly because an appeals court twice approved the existing deal. An Attempt for One More Appeal in the N.F.L. Concussion Case 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z Economists polled by Reuters see a slim chance of a rate increase at the conclusion of the Fed's two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, with the majority expecting one at the meeting in December. Fed expected to keep rates unchanged, may signal year-end hike 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z Despite slim chances for success this year, proponents of the criminal justice package are not surrendering. Senate Dysfunction Blocks Bipartisan Criminal Justice Overhaul 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z “Most people don’t know who Gary Johnson is,” said Mr. Stevens, adding that he remained open to voting for the candidate despite his slim chances. Gary Johnson’s Chances Are Slim, but His Supporters Could Tilt the Race 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z That opens up a chance, a slim chance, in the AFC East for others. AFC East preview: if the Ryan twins fail in Buffalo, their NFL days could be over 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, it's a dream that has a slim chance of being realized. The Recession Roller Coaster 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z The two companies battled it out in Delaware Chancery Court in a case Mr. McCausland’s lawyers gave him a slim chance of winning. Why Airgas Was Finally Sold, for $10 Billion Instead of $5 Billion 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z The slim chance of the site ever being developed was further hindered by a quarrel that erupted between Wieland and a National Park Service official. South Dakota’s long forgotten national monument 2016-07-23T04:00:00Z Few would worry about this if it there wasn’t at least a slim chance that building a useful synthetic human genome was possible. How scientists could patent the genetic blueprint for a human 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z A slim chance remains that the sides will reach a settlement before the trial. Reckoning Near for Merger of Energy Transfer and Williams 2016-06-19T04:00:00Z With each win she further solidified Sen. Bernie Sanders' defeat and dashed his already slim chances of using the last night of state contests to refuel his flagging bid. Clinton seizes historic primary win 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z The slim chances of winning an upgrade have kept Luras from trying. Military Sexual Assault Victims Get Problematic Discharges 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z Workers in my study valued their time, but had little to spare; even those who initially came forward often walked away from their claim, or found that they had only a slim chance of winning. Going Beyond the Minimum 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z The slim chances that services have to keep vulnerable people in safe housing depend on careful, persistent relationships, Proctor said. Treating mental illness through ‘housing first’ is struggle 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z The Wizards still had a slim chance of making the playoffs at that point. John Wall has procedures performed on both knees 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z The thinking among the growing number of Republicans is that a contested, contentious convention may not be worth its pain given Trump’s rivals’ slim chances at the nomination. The Fix’s week in politics 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z As Donald Trump moves closer to clinching the Republican presidential nomination, he has offered lavish praise for Bernie Sanders, who faces increasingly slim chances in his battle with Hillary Clinton in the Democratic race. Trump praises Sanders but may struggle to win over his voters 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z Robert Hall and others who remain captives of Abu Sayyaf face equally slim chances of such a rescue. Justin Trudeau wants the world to stop paying ransoms to terrorists 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z For Clinton, a win all-but makes her the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party, with her delegate haul making the slim chance of Bernie Sanders getting the nomination all the more unlikely. Here's Hillary Clinton's Favorite Hot Sauce 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z Trump needs both a lopsided vote count and well-distributed support geographically to scoop up enough of New York's 95 delegates to preserve his slim chance of locking up the Republican nomination before the GOP convention. Trump needs not just a New York victory, but big one, to stave off contested convention in July 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z Trump needs both a lopsided vote count and well-distributed support geographically to scoop up enough of New York’s 95 delegates to preserve his slim chance of locking up the Republican nomination before the GOP convention. Viewer’s Guide: Trump looks for big NY win; size counts 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z If he fails, Republican defectors or a third-party conservative candidate would doom his already slim chance of winning the presidency. Trump’s Plan to Win Conservative Support 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z I have the feeling that he knows that he is playing his last credible card in the NY primary and, if Clinton should win big, his by-now slim chances will disappear completely. Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton Turn to Attacks on Credentials 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z Whatever slim chance Villa have of winning this afternoon will hinge on the wide men’s efforts to ping crosses on to the head of Rudy Gestede. Aston Villa v Chelsea: Premier League – live! 2016-04-02T04:00:00Z Facing a talented Colombia team in a playoff always represented a slim chance to rectify the original failure, and a 1-1 draw in Colombia proved to offer a false hope. USA's crucial win over Guatemala: five things we learned 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z That may mean Arsenal’s slim chances of pulling off an upset rest of praying that somehow, someway the match arrives to a shootout. Barcelona poised to finish off Arsenal in Champions League 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z Customers sign disclosure agreements acknowledging those slim chances. The Arbiter of Invention 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z If the ceasefire starts to take hold in the regions deemed clear of al-Nusra and some sieges are lifted, there is a slim chance the peace talks might get under way. Syrian militia groups set to reveal intentions over ceasefire 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Whatever slim chance Villa have of winning this afternoon will hinge on the wide men’s efforts to ping crosses on to the head of Rudy Gestede. Aston Villa v Chelsea: Premier League – live! 2016-04-02T04:00:00Z Yet U.S. stocks are in doldrums and analysts are increasingly predicting at least a slim chance of a mild recession this year. The $2 Trillion Gift From Oil Companies to Consumers 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z Jeb knows that what slim chance he retains in this race rests on an unexpectedly strong performance in New Hampshire, and the only way for that to happen is for Rubio to sustain significant damage. Jeb’s New Hampshire dilemma: Going through Marco Rubio (and the rest of the party) to play spoiler 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z The bird is undergoing therapy to absorb the lead, but has been given only a slim chance of survival. 5 loons rescued from small patches of water on Lake Sunapee 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z There’s a slim chance that ASASSN-15lh is not a supernova at all. Brightest-ever supernova still baffles astronomers 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z And while very low inflation and modest growth will probably define the euro zone economy for the next two years, there are only slim chances the European Central Bank will increase its monthly bond purchases. Momentum fading for global economic growth and inflation: poll 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z And though his mom, Christy, is worried he may do a little nodding off, there’s a very slim chance he’ll be sleeping when he’s perched in the First Lady’s box. Meet the 12-Year-Old Guest at the State of the Union 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z The doctors said that his brain injury looked like it was sustained in a car accident and that he had a slim chance of surviving. How a Boy’s Concussion Death Changed British Sports 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z Despite losing four of its last five games, Oakland is 5-7 with a slim chance of finishing the season with a winning record for the first time since 2002. Michael Crabtree gets security, new contract with Raiders 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z Estonia will be hoping for complacency on the part of their hosts tonight, so they can get off the mark and increase their slim chances of qualification. England v Estonia: Euro 2016 qualifier – as it happened 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z “I think there is a slim chance of that working,” he said. Strict Enforcement of FIFA Rules Sidelines Young Players Abroad 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z With time winding down, Boston’s already slim chances of returning to the playoffs are only getting slimmer. Tickets For Last-Place Red Sox Against First-Place Yankees Among Most Expensive In MLB This Week 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z This slow-moving expansion generally hasn’t resulted in the kind of explosive growth that was seen in the late Reagan or late Clinton administrations, and there’s a slim chance of that changing soon. The Economic Forecast for 2016, and What It Means for the Election 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z I had written an article concluding he had slim chances of winning the nomination, based on the limits of his ideological appeal. Sanders Outlines His Plan for a Winning Coalition 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z Estonia will be hoping for complacency on the part of their hosts tonight, so they can get off the mark and increase their slim chances of qualification. England v Estonia: Euro 2016 qualifier – as it happened 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z I had written concluding he had slim chances of winning the nomination, based on the limits of his ideological appeal. Class or Ideology? My Conversation With Bernie Sanders 2015-07-11T04:00:00Z Hough said a House version of the bill stood a slim chance of passage in the Senate and even less chance of approval by Hogan. How Republicans are experimenting with criminal justice reform 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z But a slim chance beats having no chance at all. Trio of college QBs in unfamiliar roles with Steelers 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z But unless the final agreement hands Iran control of the United States government or something, it’s a slim chance. Warmongers get schooled: How GOP hawks lost their chance to scuttle an Iran deal 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z However, this status quo is currently in jeopardy as there’s a slim chance at the moment that NBC’s Constantine will be returning to the network next year. 'Supergirl' Ordered to Series at CBS 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z Lydia Ko was stuck behind a trio of palm trees, too concerned with her slim chance at the green to ponder if this was how she would fall short of history. Lydia Ko equals LPGA record of 29 consecutive rounds under par 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z Q. With the entire M.E. in a chaos which will probably outlast President Obama in office, is there even a slim chance for an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement to survive? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likely Next Steps 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z “I think it’s a very slim chance,” he said. Missouri House Passes ‘Right to Work’ Bill, Ignoring Threat of a Veto 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Industry analysts with a pro-ISP bent also gave the FCC slim chances. Internet providers prepare for war with the FCC over expansion of net neutrality 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z Though the White House knew the ideas have a slim chance of being approved by lawmakers, the point was to start a debate on Obama’s terms. Obama’s State of the Union address sounds like a victory lap but sets up conflict with Republicans 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z But again, they are both extremely talented and competent, so I think that is a slim chance. El Capitan’s Dawn Wall: Coverage of the Ascent at Yosemite 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z But Washington took advantage of its slim chances, first when Carlson, enjoying his 25th birthday, scored even faster into a period than Brouwer had. Capitals build early lead, hold on to defeat Red Wings in return to home ice 2015-01-10T05:00:00Z Even with new rules limiting bonus pay for international players, many teams spend millions on Dominican and Venezuelan players who have slim chances of making it to the majors. Major League Baseball Might Miss a Closed-Off Cuba 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z In his letter, Cho seemed to acknowledge his slim chances of remaining in the United States. Corruption, bribery rampant in government contracting, key witness in case says 2014-12-14T05:00:00Z For instance, Wu Zongxin of Tsinghua University in Beijing, speaking to the China Daily, believes there is a “slim chance” of such a merger at this time. China's Mega Mergers Are Making Maoist-Style Monopolies 2014-12-14T05:00:00Z Toulouse completed a double over Glasgow to leave the Warriors with only a slim chance of qualifying for the European Champions Cup knock-out phase. Glasgow Warriors 9-12 Toulouse 2014-12-13T05:00:00Z Last week, Secretary of State Teresa Villiers, who is chairing the talks, said she thought there was only a slim chance of a deal. US envoy Hart due back in Belfast 2014-12-01T05:00:00Z The slim chance of “winning.” But this isn't the time for proponents of "evidence-based investing," as I call it, also known as index-based investing or passive management, to rest on their laurels. Change the Holy Grail of the Mutual Fund Industry 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z A House Republican leadership aide said the already slim chance for action in the House quickly “narrowed to the point of vanishing.” Obama: From ‘deporter in chief’ to ‘gracias’ 2014-11-22T05:00:00Z In a second simulation, Northeastern University professor Alessandro Vespignani projected between one case — the most likely scenario — and a slim chance of as many as eight cases though the end of November. Scientists try to predict number of US Ebola cases 2014-11-01T04:00:00Z Yadlin sees only a slim chance - 10 to 15 percent - of Jordan becoming more hostile, and he still regards Iran's nuclear program as the greatest threat to Israel. Amid regional turmoil, Israel looks to its firm bond with Jordan 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z There is still one technical argument pending in the foie gras lawsuit -- that the ban illegally preempts the federal Poultry Products Inspection Acts -- but that is given a slim chance of succeeding now. No foie gras for you! Supreme Court lets California ban stand 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z At the time the agency’s role in overseeing the destruction of Syria’s chemical arsenal offered a very slim chance of finding a diplomatic resolution to the crisis in that country. Malala Yousafzai and Kailash Satyarthi win Nobel peace prize 2014 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z Some legal experts say any legal challenges would have only slim chances of success. Kansas lawyer is 'go to guy' in battle against Obama on immigration 2014-08-25T04:00:00Z There’s a slim chance someone with Ebola could travel to the United States. 12 Ebola Questions You're Wondering About 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z But the right doesn’t care if it’s grasping at straws; it’s clung to an unusually malicious lawsuit because the case offers a slim chance of taking health care benefits away from millions of American families. Appeals court swings a sledgehammer at the ACA 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z Advocates say Majority Leader Eric Cantor's surprise primary defeat and the new crisis around unaccompanied children at the border eliminated whatever slim chances remained. Rep. Gutierrez: Immigration reform chances over 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z Early on Friday senior UK government insiders were likening Cameron's chances of blocking Juncker's candidacy to England's then slim chances of staying in the World Cup following two defeats to Italy and Uruguay. Cameron faces defeat in bid to thwart Juncker European presidency 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z But there is only a slim chance that astronomers will find a suitable KBO with their current strategy of using ground-based telescopes — and securing time on the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope is far from guaranteed. Pluto-bound probe faces crisis 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z But on the slim chance that Silver can’t persuade a critical mass of owners to force Sterling to sell the Clippers, the economics of holding on to the team almost certainly will. Donald Sterling Will Face an Economic Death Spiral if He Doesn't Sell the Clippers 2014-05-01T17:43:13Z She barely reacted, knowing the slim chances of holding onto a medal. Mikaela Shiffrin finishes fifth in Olympic debut, behind giant slalom gold medalist Tina Maze 2014-02-18T13:32:00Z “We assign the highest probability to military intervention followed by court cases in bringing down the government and a slim chance of the caretaker administration returning as a functional government in the next election.” Time Is Running Out for Thailand's Embattled Government 2014-01-24T18:12:09Z She appears to have only a slim chance of making it to Sochi. The Measure of an Olympian 2014-01-21T01:12:09Z Brighton kept their slim chances of winning the Cup alive by edging past Reading 1-0. F.A Cup third round giant-killings 2014-01-05T08:33:49Z There is a slim chance that employers like Lockwood will be able to take advantage of a tax credit even without SHOP. Lack of health-insurance options frustrates small businesses 2013-12-15T04:10:44Z However, recent rhetoric from the RBA suggested it was in no hurry to ease again and markets are giving only a very slim chance of a further cut in rates in November. Tepid growth seen while Australia searches for new growth source: Poll 2013-10-24T09:24:35Z Another person involved in the talks said there was a “slim chance” that a trade would be consummated. Nets Working on Trade for Garnett, Pierce 2013-06-27T19:29:28Z There is also a slim chance that President Assad will attack Israel in a last-ditch attempt to rally support in Syria and among the Arab world. How Syria conflict affects neighbours 2013-06-09T10:18:02Z Some analysts fear the offensive may have rendered the already slim chance of a political solution to the conflict even slimmer, but the president's spokesman Reuben Abati denied this. Nigeria offers amnesty to insurgents who surrender 2013-05-19T18:16:48Z I felt that, despite the slim chances of being accepted off a waiting list, my luck would once again pull through. The Choice Blog: A Student on the Wait List Asks to Be Removed 2013-05-09T10:02:04Z There's also the slim chance the Maloofs could keep the team. NBA changes the rules, breaks hearts of Seattle fans again 2013-04-30T02:29:04Z The loss keeps the Jets in ninth place in the East, one spot away from the playoffs but with slim chances of moving up because they have only one game remaining. Capitals clinch Southeast with 5-3 win over Jets 2013-04-24T01:59:11Z He has kept open the slim chance of playing in the playoffs, a possibility the organization backs whole-heartedly. Criticism doesn't deter Rose 2013-04-17T00:22:00Z "But as soon as it comes out that Italy has very slim chances of a strong government then I think there may be a problem." Analysis: Man with key to Italy crisis has only weeks left in job 2013-03-27T07:07:05Z After all, a slim chance is still a chance. 4 Extinct Species That People Still Hope to Rediscover 2013-02-21T17:45:03.307Z There, the ethics committee decided that a uterine evacuation was tantamount to abortion, because there was a slim chance one of the fetuses would survive. Clergy are not doctors — and the U.S. has its own Savita Halappanavars 2013-02-07T12:45:00Z The White House is realistic about the slim chances of advancing comprehensive climate legislation in Congress, where many Republicans are staunchly opposed. Obama climate push to tie environment, jobs: White House adviser 2013-01-24T23:35:44Z This is a great start for India, which keeps their slim chance of victory alive. India v England – live! 2012-12-08T10:48:00Z The Dutch coastguard said freezing cold and gale force winds meant there was only a slim chance of finding the Baltic Ace's missing crew. Dutch trawl North Sea for survivors after ship sinks 2012-12-06T13:53:12Z The Sounders started the game at a frenetic pace and looked primed for a comeback despite the slim chances. Sounders FC comes up short against Galaxy 2012-11-19T04:40:39Z The victory kept alive the Angels’ slim chances in the wild card race with four games to play. Game 1: Angels 5, Rangers 4: Late Rally Carries Angels Past Rangers in First Game of Doubleheader 2012-09-30T23:28:11Z They entered the last day of the season with a slim chance of pipping Manchester City for the third promotion place behind Oxford United and Birmingham City. The Joy of Six: big clubs in the lower leagues 2012-09-28T09:16:12Z Paul: There's only a very slim chance of another title game rematch. The Quad: Before the First Saturday, an E-Mail Discussion 2012-08-31T21:47:50Z While disappointing to millions of Alzheimer's patients and their families, the result was no surprise to researchers or investors who had anticipated a slim chance of success. Analysis: Failed Alzheimer's drug may get second chance 2012-08-07T22:41:58Z China's already slim chances in men's basketball just took a serious blow when star forward Yi Jianlian went down with a knee injury. EYES ON LONDON: Where's Bolt, and a golden binge 2012-08-02T13:21:10Z "We rode the race we planned to, but to be fair, it was a slim chance we were going to pull it off," Millar said. Britain fails to medal in cycling road race 2012-07-29T04:11:16Z There is only a slim chance the ECB will offer a repeat of the twin 3-year ultra-cheap loans with which it funneled over 1 trillion euros to banks in December and February. Economic gloom seen pushing ECB to cut rates 2012-07-05T05:23:53Z Yet this D.C. team continues to show it has the weapons to take advantage of any slim chance. D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union: Goal by Chris Pontius gives United a crucial 1-0 victory 2012-06-17T03:10:00Z With slim chances for rain in the immediate forecast, fire officials were hoping that calmer winds, lower temperatures and more humid skies would help them halt the growth of the blaze. Wildfires Rage in Colorado and New Mexico 2012-06-12T01:46:08Z From the beginning, his plan has been given slim chances of success. Annan Arrives in Syria, Urging Cease-Fire After Massacre 2012-05-28T13:53:27Z There is nothing much worse than for the blossoms to be forced by a period of warm weather early, for there is only a slim chance that it will continue past the danger limit. Reading the Weather 2012-04-19T02:00:27.487Z That means there’s a slim chance a donor could have the virus and not have it detected through screening. With better HIV tests, should FDA end its ban on gay men donating blood? 2012-04-16T20:15:22Z That there remains a slim chance of capturing the Southeast Division title is nice, they said, but the players didn’t want to look beyond the most pressing task at hand. Capitals focused on winning, not chances of Southeast title 2012-04-05T13:30:00Z "I think there's a chance, but it's a very slim chance," WSU coach Ken Bone said Saturday afternoon. Washington State's Brock Motum 'questionable' with sprained ankle 2012-03-25T00:05:04Z None of the students are listed by name, so there’s a slim chance that guidance counselors — or anyone else, for that matter — will be able to tell who the holdouts are. The Choice Blog: Fafsa Completion Rates Are Available Online 2012-03-15T09:52:46Z There remains a chance Briggs could play elsewhere this season, but I think it's a slim chance. Reader Q&A: Pompei's Bears mailbag 2012-03-08T01:44:00Z The policeman might be within reach of her cry; but he had a long beat, and there was only a slim chance that he was near. Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color 2012-02-20T03:00:20.550Z “Germany appears to be hedging its bets: giving Greece a slim chance to stay in the euro zone while preparing the ground for its possible exit,” he said. Europe Better Prepared Should Greece Default, Schaeuble Says 2012-02-14T13:51:53Z And thousands of young doughnut-dodgers will be inspired to queue outside agents’ offices for the slim chance of becoming the next Kate Moss. Model economics: The beauty business 2012-02-09T16:02:40Z Pakistan's new envoy brings liberal charm but faces slim chance for diplomatic thaw Is this an Icelandic river monster caught on tape? Prince William wellness calendar, Feb. 9-16 2012-02-08T23:11:57Z It was a slim chance to play my way on to some European Tour events through that route. Solid Rock prevents Woods from flourishing in the desert 2012-01-30T10:14:15Z Besides a year-end extension of a temporary payroll tax cut, most of Mr. Obama's ideas will have a slim chance of passing. Obama Makes Populist Pitch 2012-01-25T13:50:44Z So how often are we going to be hearing about inbound satellites—and worrying about the ever so slim chance that they might kill us? Why Did So Much High-Profile Junk Fall from Space Last Year? 2012-01-13T13:15:02.473Z But, after all, there was only a slim chance in his favor. The White Crystals Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys 2012-01-13T03:00:11.507Z "Young man, d———d slim chance for that kind of a combination here," was the response. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:35.370Z Overall, the Cardinals had won four straight and had a slim chance of making the playoffs before Saturday’s loss. Comeback Cardinals fall short, lone goal left is to finish .500 2011-12-27T00:21:54Z But they are also very secretive, and there is the slim chance that one of the 24 who raided Osama bin Laden's mansion does something totally uncool like that Borat high-five thing. Crazy, Stupid, Cool 2011-12-15T17:02:30Z There’s slim chance of getting away with anything. How to Act Like a Psychopath without Really Trying [Excerpt] 2011-12-09T18:45:00.223Z It still holds a very slim chance of claiming the Pac-12 South spot in the league title game. Utah at WSU | How they match up 2011-11-19T02:09:04Z If the three teams finish in a three-way tie at 5-4 -- and it appears there's more than a slim chance of that -- Arizona State is declared the winner on the basis of the league tiebreaker. The Pac-12 South: Can't anybody win this thing? 2011-11-14T03:09:30Z “There is a slim chance that the flood crisis could get worse,” Yingluck said. Yingluck Says Chance of Floods Worsening ‘Slim’ as Defenses Hold 2011-11-12T13:14:45Z The Argentine will climb to 11th on the points list, leaving him with a slim chance of reaching the London event. Top-seeded Tsonga rallies to beat Del Potro in Erste Bank Open final 2011-10-30T15:46:29Z For starters, the row could throttle any slim chance of resuming negotiations to settle the nuclear dispute. Questions abound over Iran "plot" to kill Saudi envoy 2011-10-12T16:35:56Z By opting not to attack more aggressively Apple leaves Microsoft and Nokia at least a slim chance of a comeback next winter. Apple Throws Windows And Nokia A Lifeline By Not Launching A Cheaper iPhone 2011-10-04T18:49:05Z The killing has left many worried that Afghanistan's slim chances for peace have just gotten slimmer. Rabbani's Killing Pushes Peace with the Taliban Further Out of Reach 2011-09-21T10:20:00Z This year, however, unprecedented numbers of independent candidates are seeking to change that, challenging the much larger slates of Party-backed candidates, despite a crackdown on dissent and slim chances of winning seats, activists said. Insight: China activists challenge power with election push 2011-09-21T05:40:36Z Diplomats were working feverishly as part of an increasingly desperate effort to guide the two parties back into direct negotiations, but were tight-lipped on whether the slim chances for a breakthrough were improving. US, Europe seek to take Palestinian UN effort and reshape it to drive peace talks forward 2011-09-19T08:13:57Z Because both women were 45, they tried to double their already slim chances by both being inseminated. Magazine Preview: The Two-Minus-One Pregnancy 2011-08-10T12:00:04Z But as for the rest of us, who are neither savage nor holy, it is by a slim chance that we live at all. Old Trails on the Niagara Frontier 2011-08-06T02:00:04.917Z Restaurants like the odds against that slim chance that everyone will arrive on schedule. You're the Boss: Losing at Restaurant Roulette 2011-07-28T15:03:04Z There is still a slim chance the House could pass their bill. Debt Ceiling Maneuvering: Harry Reid's Canny Waiting Game 2011-07-27T18:35:00Z Local and international experts believe there is only a slim chance the Supreme Court will throw out the lower court's conviction of Gross and set him free. Jailed U.S. contractor says intended no harm to Cuba 2011-07-23T00:05:49Z He did the opposite from what I did and took that one slim chance, made three strikes and fanned; I’m glad I let it alone. Treading the Narrow Way 2011-07-21T02:00:18.563Z The star players turn up their noses at it a bit, but that is only because they realise that they have a mighty slim chance to carry off the cup. Fore! 2011-07-11T02:00:06.097Z Still, Damas believes there's a slim chance LSE could come back with a partner that has a bigger bank account. BAY STREET-Maple's embrace seen tough for TMX to elude 2011-07-10T13:00:32Z That sounds as though there might be a slim chance for those herds to be left alone. The Boy Scouts Under Fire in Mexico 2011-05-02T02:00:18.793Z Most economists felt that left very slim chances of another round of Treasuries purchases any time soon. Most dealers see Fed keeping rates near zero: Reuters poll 2011-04-28T08:40:23Z The fearful punishment meted out for failure would stop all but the most courageous from joining a concentrated revolt against their masters—the slim chances of success would deter the others. Bill Bolton?Flying Midshipman 2011-04-14T02:00:39.800Z There are slim chances his proposal to classify banks as government-guaranteed enterprises would be adopted. Big banks are government-backed: Fed's Hoenig 2011-04-12T18:21:46Z It's probably a slim chance, but it's a chance. Extra points on today's Isaiah Thomas column 2011-04-11T03:59:05Z The European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate on Thursday, but investors see only a slim chance that the Fed will follow this year. IMF: "Fickle" capital flows may slow when Fed hikes 2011-04-07T15:00:55Z A bank employee says she often advises homeowners not to apply, given the slim chances for success. Foreclosure Aid Fell Short, and Is Fading Away 2011-03-30T01:18:14Z The deuce!" thinks the captain; "there's but a slim chance for the poor girl. Erlach Court 2011-03-12T03:00:24.407Z Despite the slim chance of any counterfeit invitation slipping by security they'd pay the hefty price tag for a chance to be close to a certain royal. Fake invitations, look-a-likes and obedience 2011-03-04T18:44:39Z Analysts and bankers see a slim chance of anyone buying the second-largest U.S. office supplies chain before it finds a permanent chief executive or fixes problems at its home office. Office Depot deal not on the schedule right now 2011-03-02T20:11:02Z I am tempted to call Air Products the loser here, and clearly they are in the literal sense, for focusing on a legal case that had slim chances of victory. DealBook: Who Won in the Airgas Poison Pill Case? 2011-02-16T17:44:29Z Nokia and Microsoft, the global leaders in mobile phones and software, announced a wide-ranging strategic alliance on Friday that increases their chance of building an iPhone killer -- but it still looks only a slim chance. Smartphone makers to woo developers in Barcelona 2011-02-11T16:38:15Z There is only a very, very slim chance that the individual mandate will be repealed by Congress, despite Politico's contention that the policy might be on the ropes thanks to four Democratic senators. Why Congress (Probably) Won't Scrap the Individual Mandate 2011-02-08T23:06:56Z He added that there was still a slim chance of success. Cairn lines up rigs for Greenland as Desire comes up dry in Falklands 2011-01-04T19:10:25Z If they succeeded in overpowering these men, they must stand a slim chance of escaping. Where Duty Called or, In Honor Bound 2011-01-01T03:00:22.753Z Pitt has only a slim chance of winning this year's conference BCS bowl berth when it plays in Cincinnati on Saturday. Pitt's been aching to play Cincy for a year 2010-12-03T20:00:00Z After the release of the first B.C.S. standings for this season on Sunday night, Boise State received its short answer: it has only a slim chance. Analysis: B.C.S. Upstarts Left Hoping for a Shake-Up 2010-10-18T03:39:00Z Or perhaps a slim chance at remission was better than the slow decline. Well: Nurse Disagrees With the Doctor 2010-10-13T16:25:00Z But while some of those efforts are given slim chances of passing, such a law is favored by a large majority of Nebraskans. Growing Anti-Immigrant Sentiments in an Unlikely State 2010-10-02T22:50:00Z Illegal immigrant students across the country have not been deterred by reports from Washington that the measure, known to its supporters as the Dream Act, has slim chances of passing. Students Spell Out Messages on Their Immigration Frustration 2010-09-21T01:50:00Z One Ryder Cup selection issue was cleared up when Ross McGowan withdrew after a 77, thereby ending his already slim chance of playing his way on to the team. Tour keen to stop betting coup on team 2010-08-26T18:26:00Z There is a slim chance the opposition will win the most seats, which would create headaches for Chavez and cause political instability. Venezuela vote race starts, Chavez foes eye gains 2010-08-25T15:59:00Z But a Mubarak illness and its implications would distract the region, making the already slim chances of winning Arab backing for direct talks even more remote. Obama's Mideast Challenge: Trying to Look Busy 2010-07-14T09:45:00Z Congressional handicappers and Wall Street originally gave the Volcker rule a slim chance of becoming part of the overhaul bill — until, in fact, it got solidly on track to do just that. Paul Volcker Pushes for Reform, and Regrets His Past Silence 2010-07-10T20:09:00Z We only have a slim chance of winning and we'll try to get one point after an other. Spain in deep Davis Cup trouble against France 2010-07-09T21:17:00Z But Ghana — the last remaining African team, unless Ivory Coast cashes in on its extremely slim chances for advancement in Friday’s games — presents a tougher problem than Algeria. Path to Semis Opens Up for the U.S. 2010-06-25T01:09:00Z Delays at home to financial reform would further undermine their authority, eroding any slim chance they have of persuading the gathering in Canada to back a global levy on banks. EU diplomats deadlocked on bank watchdogs: sources 2010-06-22T15:26:00Z France has harmed itself and has a slim chance of qualifying for the knockout round after a dismal 0-0 tie with Uruguay and a deflating 2-0 loss to Mexico. France Fiasco Is Cautionary Tale for England 2010-06-20T18:22:00Z Now the Irish are hoping for the last laugh, although France retains a slim chance of reaching the next round if everything falls right Tuesday. Irish don sombreros as France loses to Mexico 2010-06-19T07:12:00Z Without a big White House push, the bill faces slim chances this year with an already clogged congressional schedule that includes dealing with financial reform and a Supreme court nomination. Kerry unveils climate bill 2010-05-13T09:29:00Z Their slim chances of catching Liverpool versus the discomfort of Manchester United winning the league? Liverpool's true colours are exposed in the dark 2010-04-30T23:18:00Z Wade will opt to become a free agent after the season, and on the slim chance that this was his final home game in Miami, it was nothing short of scintillating. Wade scores 46, Heat stay alive with win over Celtics 2010-04-25T21:59:00Z He’ll opt to become a free agent after the season, and on the slim chance that this was his final home game in Miami, it was nothing short of scintillating. Wade ensures Heat stay alive in NBA playoffs 2010-04-25T19:48:00Z And without Mr. de Boer, the slim chances of forging a binding agreement at the next round of talks in December in Cancún, Mexico, seem slimmer still. Editorial: Climate Change 2010-02-22T06:05:00Z But even that slim chance poor, lonesome, heart-longing Chip would not miss, and so each day at close of school she hurried to her lookout point to watch and wait. The Girl From Tim's Place By George!" he muttered, "it's a slim chance, and unprofessional as the devil, but it's about the only one I see. The Land of Strong Men Now, any man would know," he went on, "that he had a pretty slim chance when it came to smuggling in a diamond. The Social Gangster To put the Happy Thought straight at the obstruction, like a steeple-chaser at a hurdle—it was a slim chance, but the only one. Harper's Round Table, October 8, 1895 The trades’ unions do their worst for the boy by robbing him of the slim chance to learn a trade which the factory left him. The Children of the Poor "Toast the last slim chance, honey," he said, voice cracking with relief. The Giants From Outer Space Having only one trap gives us a slim chance. Northern Diamonds Then on that slim chance might he not have returned to the woman, and, admitting the theft of the satchel, have endeavored to make her confess that she still had the jewels? An Artist in Crime It's a slim chance, but no other seems to show up just now. Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys There was a slim chance of favorable terms. Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters It was a slim chance that he had heard a rocket, and even slimmer chance that they would pick his message out of the static if they happened to be listening. The Ethical Engineer It is hardly likely that the other three will send delegates, and if they should, you have but a slim chance for kings and poets. Seven Keys to Baldpate Thus she sacrificed her slim chances of matrimony on the altar of a visionary family pride. Clark's Field He had one chance in a thousand to thwart their plans, very slim chances for bagging one of them, and some excellent chances to get bagged! Aces Up They had a slim chance, but some of them might break loose. Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters There was slim chance, he knew, of surviving the execution of his plan, but he contemplated his probable death with the high courage of self-sacrifice. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story “It’s such a slim chance, and it is my only mullet.” Wild Oranges It sounded improbable, but at least it offered him a slim chance where before no chance had seemed possible. The Red Hell of Jupiter Gordon prepared to stake everything upon his one slim chance of disabling that fearful tentacle before Arlok could bring it into action. Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1931 But even at best, an armed merchantman has a rather slim chance at escape. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons It was a slim chance, but such as it was it was worth trying. Lords of the Stratosphere Of course, I know, there is only a slim chance that we could get immediate aid in this isolated spot. The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards Awful slim chance a girl’ll get when some guy with a wad blows along and wants her.” The Dust Flower But there was the girl, and with the water as rough as it was we had a pretty slim chance of bringing her in, so it was a case of living or dying together. The Radio Boys at the Sending Station Making Good in the Wireless Room There was always the mathematical chance that a pattern set up at random would be identical to the master control pattern—but that was a pretty slim chance. Starman's Quest There was only a chance, it is true; and a very slim chance at that. Killykinick The Scorpion sloop-of-war lay in Lewes harbor all that winter and spring, probably upon the slim chance of a return of the pirates. Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates Her one slim chance of saving her mine had vanished in a breath. The Gold Girl The search failing and being now somewhat disturbed with doubt, he entered his nursery on the slim chance that the pony might be there. Chimney-Pot Papers It was a slim chance, but the best that offered at the moment. The Woman from Outside [on Swan River] And if he hesitated to go back there now, the slim chance that the name remained with her would grow slimmer with every added moment of delay. The Girl and The Bill An American Story of Mystery, Romance and Adventure The world overflows with writers who would fain transmute their thoughts into bread, and lacking the opportunity, have a slim chance for any bread at all, even the coarsest. Glances at Europe In a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851. It seemed a slim chance, but Hortense took a bite of cooky and waited to see what would happen. The Cat in Grandfather's House "First, let's get where we can look up and down the river, principally down," was Ned's advice, "though there's a mighty slim chance that we'll see anything of our stolen canoes." Boy Scouts on Hudson Bay The Disappearing Fleet There's only a slim chance of saving him. Glory of Youth If that fails we still have a slim chance left. Canoe Boys and Campfires Adventures on Winding Waters As though to give the soldiers the one slim chance for their lives, the ship, leaning on its side, still balanced at the lip of the sea. Shelled by an Unseen Foe "We've got to get there first," whispered Frank, "and we've got a mighty slim chance of doing that as long as this boat stays here." Army Boys on the Firing Line or, Holding Back the German Drive It is the only thing that can be done," replied Mr. Wentworth, who seemed to be greatly excited and alarmed; "and even that is a slim chance.—Make haste, corporal. George at the Fort Life Among the Soldiers It was a slim chance I had of getting out, but I managed it. Patty Blossom Mighty slim chance of getting away if we go through with it, old man.... The Skylark of Space By trusting to Rennie's word he would have a slim chance, so why spoil it by some treachery? Rebel Spurs I could sue him, he said, but it was a slim chance. Trail's End All right," Harry said; "now we've got just one slim chance and it all depends upon how fast we can work. Roy Blakely, Pathfinder It was a slim chance, but worth trying, and by turns they stooped over and felt down beneath the water. Frank and Andy Afloat The Cave on the Island I can build a cabin and a stable in six feet of snow if I have to, but there would have been a slim chance of haying once a storm hit us. North of Fifty-Three It was here that the body of the drowned man lay awaiting the slim chances of identity. Golden Stories A Selection of the Best Fiction by the Foremost Writers The brave thing, they thought, "ran a slim chance against Hayle's twins." Gideon's Band A Tale of the Mississippi A slim chance—but his only defense against a possible ambush. Star Hunter In fact, it was demonstrated that there was slim chance of succeeding without more assistance, and it was decided to organize a party large enough for effective work by reliefs. Famous Adventures And Prison Escapes of the Civil War Brennan could not justify the offer of some reward so large that people simply could not turn down the slim chance of collecting. The Fourth R It was only a chance remark that the driver of the jet truck had made and it was a slim chance that these two men might know him. Sabotage in Space There was a slim chance that it might end in water, and he had a feeling that if he could reach the stream he would be able to baffle the hunters. Star Born "It's a slim chance, but one worth taking," said Blake. The Moving Picture Boys on the War Front Or, The Hunt for the Stolen Army Films It was such a slim chance—but it was better than none at all. Plague Ship The law means a tremendous amount of intellectual drudgery, and a slim chance of any great success unless you are gifted with a special aptitude for certain branches of it. Burned Bridges "It's only a slim chance, but a reporter has to take all that come his way." Larry Dexter's Great Search or, The Hunt for the Missing Millionaire Don't you see I've had to fight for my patient's very life,—or rather for his slim chance to live,—knowing all the while that I was probably digging my own grave. Mrs. Red Pepper "It's a slim chance for your cousin," said Jack. The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary It was obvious to her that this quality was destroying whatever slim chance for success they had. The Real Adventure However deserving of advancement a man may be, he realizes he has but a slim chance to succeed if his worth is unrecognized. Certain Success It was a slim chance, but newspaper editors are accustomed to taking such. Larry Dexter's Great Search or, The Hunt for the Missing Millionaire There remained the chance—the slim chance that only Providence considers. Truxton King A Story of Graustark He said, "Pretty slim chances, but we will pray about it." Dave Ranney There was a slim chance that the swift-moving German warship might be sidestepped by a quick maneuver, and the crafty McClure was leaving no deep-sea trick unturned. The Brighton Boys with the Submarine Fleet This was a very slim chance, but it was all there was left. Vandemark's Folly But I can't be selfish enough to keep him hanging round me forever on the slim chance that some time I shall be willing to marry him. Wild Wings A Romance of Youth Let us not allow this to be a mere dream; let us try to use that one slim chance given humanity and the Earth. Down with the Cities You can gamble the Papago alive meant slim chance for us. Desert Gold He would hang on the edge of a party of men drinking together in front of a bar, on the slim chance of being "counted in" when the question went round, "What'll you have?" Tales from Bohemia "I'm sorry to tell you that there's only a slim chance of that ever coming about," Thad remarked, right then and there. The Boy Scouts on Sturgeon Island or Marooned Among the Game-fish Poachers Because gunboats, barges, lighters, tenders, rowboats, were commandeered by the military authorities to ferry across soldiers and wounded there was slim chance for noncombatants. The Log of a Noncombatant But we'd have to cart them around with us for months, maybe," said Joe, "on the slim chance of using part of the things one night. The Moving Picture Boys at Panama Stirring Adventures Along the Great Canal "Yes, Tom?" gasped the other, hanging on his chum's words eagerly, as one might to the timbers of a slender bridge that offered a slim chance to reach a longed-for harbor. Air Service Boys over the Atlantic "It is a slim chance, but--hang it--a slim chance is better than none." Bunch Grass A Chronicle of Life on a Cattle Ranch It seemed to her that her only slim chance for safety lay in their finding the gold. The Everlasting Whisper |
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