Chance and Expectancy

Chance

Chance noun - The uncertain course of events.

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Expectancy and chance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Expectancy" instead a noun "Chance".

Nearby Words: chancy, chanced, chancery, chanceful, chancing

Expectancy noun - The act or state of looking forward to some occurrence.

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Chance and expectancy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chance" instead a noun "Expectancy".

good	good chance	good expectancy
low	low chance	low expectancy
better	better chance	better expectancy
normal	normal chance	normal expectancy
Other adjectives: average, actual, greatest.

The Little Mermaid gives up a 300-year life expectancy not just for a chance at love, but also the chance to gain an immortal soul.

Source: Deal With The Devil / Animated Films
Still, the general norm is that a good family of supers will have a better chance of success and life expectancy (both as teams and as people) because happy families get along and stick together.

Source: Super Family Team
He warns Briggs that his offer is Briggs' only chance for a normal, happy life and that if he doesn't take it and gets the answers he's looking for, his life expectancy will significantly decrease.

Source: Red Pill, Blue Pill

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