odds shorten

Frequency: 5.24.6 per million words

The chances of something happening increase (the event is more likely).

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shorten

Examples (10)

  • The odds shorten for the favorite to win the race.
  • With each passing day, the odds shorten that the project will be completed on time.
  • After his strong performance, the odds shortened considerably.
  • If she continues to play so well, her odds of winning will shorten.
  • The bookmakers announced that the odds have shortened on a snap election.
  • The more evidence gathered, the more the odds shorten for a conviction.
  • His chances looked slim, but the odds began to shorten after the last round.
  • As more people supported the candidate, his odds to win the presidency shortened.
  • The medical breakthrough caused the odds of a full recovery to shorten dramatically.
  • Don't be surprised if the odds shorten even further by tomorrow.