overwhelming odds

Frequency: 7.814.5 per million words

Indicates that success is extremely unlikely or cannot be achieved.

oddsADJECTIVE + odds

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overwhelming

Examples (10)

  • Despite the overwhelming odds, they never gave up hope.
  • The team faced overwhelming odds in the championship game.
  • It felt like they were fighting against overwhelming odds to complete the project on time.
  • Against all overwhelming odds, the small startup managed to thrive.
  • The explorer had to contend with overwhelming odds in the harsh wilderness.
  • Even with overwhelming odds, her determination remained strong.
  • Many believed they would fail due to the overwhelming odds.
  • To achieve their goal, they had to overcome overwhelming odds.
  • He succeeded against truly overwhelming odds, proving everyone wrong.
  • The community united to fight the disease, despite the overwhelming odds.