stood a chance

A form of stand a chance — To have a chance, for the odds to somewhat be in someone's favor.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of stand a chance
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APA

stood a chance. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stood%20a%20chance

MLA

“stood a chance.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stood%20a%20chance. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “stood a chance,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/stood%20a%20chance.

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