References to Chance in Microblogs -- Examples by Topic



        School  
       
5.	To do this homework or take the chance of class being canceled...
8.	I know I'm not on team 4.0 , the chance of me getting an A in a math class is slim.
18.	My text book says it tried to "lower the probability of causing drowsiness". I fell asleep the first time I read it.
41.	If I fail this paper, big chance I have to repeat it next sem. If I pass, slim chance I'll get a D- on my report card. Big gamble here.
47.	I wanted to get my Personal Statement done before I start college. Fat chance of that.
104.	There is no point in me even trying to finish the book because there ain't no chance of that happening.
125.	About to start the 2nd week of classes & I still have time to read a book that hasn't been assigned to me. Lucky!
139.	I have five hours to write a paper. Likelihood that I will get it done: 0
144.	My brain is still set on a summer schedule. How can I possibly handle school tomorrow?
158.	Today I learned the probability of getting all 158 questions on the SAT correct is one in twenty-seven quinquatrigintillion.
161.	The only thing I know about probability is there is a very high probability of me failing this exam.
169.	Just by chance, there happens to be no classes on my birthday.
174.	What are the chances the one day I get to go to school and chill my mom gets called saying she's off tomorrow.
180.	So apparently the exam board randomly changed my coursework from an A to a D and that it's "extremely unlikely" that it will change.
206.	The likeliness of me falling asleep in class today is very high.
209.	The chance of getting dress code tomorrow is not gonna stop me from wearing my fave shirt. 
213.	The chance of me going to school tomorrow is like 1/100 unless my mom forces me bc she hates me.


    
        Career

1.	Trying to make myself sound as good as possible on my CV, might have more chance of getting an interview then.
12.	I wanna go to ucla and become a special effects make-up artist for movies. probability of me actually making it in movies.. little to none.
34.	I'm really hoping I have a chance of getting this job, it'd be ideal.
64.	Blogs are definitely for tech-idiots like me. They're easy to install and set up. But, as far as making money at them? Fat chance!
100.	And I have no chance to have a job 11 years after college when other people NEVER get treated like that.
133.	What is the likelihood of a perspective employer calling you back if you just now got the message they left on Friday?

        Job
        
79.	Yet another big day tomorrow. I'm so fortunate to be so tired from the grind and hustle.
127.	What's the likelihood of having a good shift? Not good @ all, but I'm hopeful. I've learned it's better to be optimistic.            
154.	There is no real reason for me to go to work tomorrow, since I'll probably be finished by 10am.
157.	The probability of me being productive today is so pathetically low.
146.	This day could not possibly get any more unproductive if I tried.
188.	Working my butt off in the warehouse doing what is very likely overly-cautious hurricane prep.


       Romance 
   
9.	I promised myself I wouldn't risk the chance of getting hurt again.
10.	Im only excited for school to start up for the chance of me meeting a cute boy this year.    
22.	Two marriages, one common-law relationship. What are the odds of one man finding three women incapable of being in a healthy relationship?    
42.	Its a slim chance that I wud date a guy with a kid if the opportunity presented itself.
53.	Lets face it, out of all the beautiful people out there, theres a fat chance the boys will fall for us.
70.	What are the odds of driving alongside my ex's parents on the Taconic? Especially now.
86.	If by some very slim chance I get asked to prom and an even slimmer chance that I say yes, I'll buy my dress from Selective Consignments.
88.	I've accepted the fact that the odds of finding a man in this town are the same as riding away on a unicorn to Never land.


       Music - fandom 
       
85.	Some times when I think about how much I love RHCP i get close to tears, knowing I have a very slim chance of meeting them.
87.	If by a slim chance Oasis could get back together just for one last concert I could easily die happy.
122.	It’s a great misfortune to be in Vienna but not being able to hear George Michael.
215.	I am sitting, waiting, and wishing I get the ticket to see one direction at the vmas..what's the chance of me getting it?

       Sports - fandom 
       
32.	It doesn't seem to matter that a British cyclist is currently second in a major competition and has every chance of winning it.
35.	As much as i joke around about FAU Football, they actually stand a good chance of winning this game on Friday.
37.	There's a slim chance,a really slim chance that Cesc might come back to Arsenal!
43.	Often, it’s just a case where a guy who has a slim chance of actually making an NFL roster stands out when surrounded by opponents who have absolutely no chance of achieving that goal.
45.	Coale, a fifth-round draft pick, was the early favorite everyone believed would have the best chance to replace Robinson.
96.	Absolutely love the triangle curve Team Japan rocks on their hats. No chance the Pitcher is 12 yrs old. I'm guessing he is north of 16.
97.	When teeing off on a par 5, there is NO chance it will "GET IN THE HOLE".
98.	There's as much chance of us getting Clint Dempsey as there is of Luton getting out the conference this year.
99.	Should Joe Cole leave Liverpool? With Sterling coming through the ranks and a very impressive performance this evening I think he has no chance!
103.	Don't understand how FSU is being picked to winner the national championship this year. Will choke like last year. No chance.
112.	Odd coincidence: UConn opened Rentschler Field against Indiana inn 2003. UMass' first Gillette game is against, yup, Indiana.
120.	The Red Sox are terrible and now David Ortiz coincidentally might shut himself down for the season.
132.	What's the likelihood we trade that 2nd for a reciever like jones in GB?
143.	Rooney possibly out for 2 months after undergoing surgery to repair a 6-inch wound which cut as deep as his thigh bone.
150.	I believe that everything that could have possibly gone wrong for the Phillies this year did, and they will bounce back next year.
151.	Bush league move by tagliani, possibly costing a good driver a chance at the championship!
171.	I just by chance happened to catch her fight the other night and now I'm a huge fan. I've never seen anyone do what she does.
183.	From what I'm led to believe while there is an interest in Markus Henriksen, it's highly unlikely Celtic will follow that up with a bid.
203.	A chip-in takes some luck.. 2 chip-ins in one round?? Thats just skill!
208.	Let's be honest the chance of the girls lax team having a winning season without the seniors is real slim.

       
       Sports - other


 81.	Reminded today of how fortunate I am to be a coach & the responsibility of being a leader of young men. The best job in the world!      
140.	The likelihood I'm going to finish all pieces to compete in the pent is growing smaller. Not giving up, just trying to be realistic.


       Medical 
       
 29.	Being told you have a 50/50 chance of surviving this operation hurts me more than anything in the entire world.
 38.	The most important thing is I am now cancer free with very very slim chance of recurrence.
 58.	Her father says they at first gave her just a slim chance of surviving, and she spent weeks sedated and breathing on a respirator.
149.	So the disease that I could possibly have in my stomach is mostly common for Jewish people...
155.	Ive had a sore throat all day like but haven't done anything about it probably get worse.
202.	Now my face is bruising. And that rarely happens to people who get there wisdom teeth out.
        
        

        Social -- relations with other people, other than romantic  
        
        
11.	When people try to take my phone I get really pissed off because it's my baby and I don't want to take the chance of them breaking it.
14.	The probability of you winning an argument with me is slim to none, I am stubborn with what I know is right.
16.	Attempting to do a Google Hangout w/ college buddies during our FF draft tonight. Probability of disastrous results: 85%.
19.	What are the odds of seeing one of my boys driving on the road coming from my doc in bmore?!
20.	What are the odds that I go nearly 4,000 miles away for uni, & end up in a flat next to Harris Academy Dundee?
24.	Ok what are the odds that I'd run into the crazy guy that yelled at me at McBrien at a Timmy's in Scarborough?
25.	What are the odds of meeting a French couple in Utah?
30.	There's no chance of me even sleeping tonight with my little sister here.
39.	When Goin To A University, You Have A Slim Chance Of Runnin Into Someone You Used To Talk To. But My 2nd Day Of School, One is in my class.
48.	I should just go take a nap and hope people are less annoying when I wake up. Fat chance, but at least I'll have napped.
57.	I am putting this message on hoping there is a slim chance that anyone may know anything at all on this subject or to just keep a look out when travelling about.
61.	If anything you say or do reminds me of Taylor Swift or you share an obsession with her. Chances are we get along very well.
65.	I feel bad that my best friend has to deal with me today. Chances are we will be annoying together.
68.	That awkward moment when you post your business on a Social Networking website and everyone finds out...what are the odds?
69.	What are the odds the second person I meet named Byron lives across the hall and owns a coil.
74.	Slim chance of sleeping tonight as theres a party 3 houses down, so angry about this, may hurt someone.
77.	Words cannot express how fortunate I am to be able to play music and hang out with my best friends around the world.
78.	Wrote about how fortunate I feel to be part of a trans community that shares knowledge and compassion.
82.	I am truly happy right now when I sit and think about my teammates I'm really lucky to have them as brothers
83.	I'm pretty lucky considered that my parents are not that controlling. I get the privilege to socialize.
84.	I have the most beautiful, kind, lovely supporters already. I feel incredibly lucky.
106.	My kids have everything i always wanted when i was young...what a coincident!
107.	Such a coincident I met my long lost secondary schoolmate, had a face to face conversation, not much changes still the same black hair.
138.	I have no idea who he is and the likelihood that I would agree with *everything* any one person blogs is basically zero.
148.	What would happen if I left this place and went somewhere else who'd care. I get to start over new possibly.
162.	If you ask 500 people for a blog RT, probability states that one of them is going to go mental at you.
163.	As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of someone misunderstanding Godwin's Law approaches 1.
170.	Go shopping with my mum and she just by chance forgets her bank card and I'm the one that buys all her new living room furniture.
175.	What are the chances I get a spam email off someone with the exact same name as my brother?
176.	So bummed I didn't see a bunch of celebs at the airport. What are the chances?!
179.	Its unlikely to think two knife-wielding, motiveless attackers are on the loose at the same time within a quarter of a mile.
182.	In the unlikely event you've text me in the past week I wouldnt have got it.
199.	I love when people can tell I'm Hispanic. It rarely happens but when it does I get way too excited.
207.	The chance of losing my best friend and dog. Is scaring me more than anything ever has before.
212.	Wish I had more friends still in High School so I at least had the chance of going to Homecoming.
214.	Now the chance of all of us being in the same room is dry lol you'd find Bigfoot before that happens.



         Philosophy -- advice for other people 
         
4.	Take the risk of losing your pride, and the chance of winning it back again.
6.	I have learned not 2 judge people by the way they look cuz if u do that u might be missing out on the chance of knowing a really cool person.
7.	Sure, it's easy to jump to conclusions but keep in mind the chance of spurious yap and groupthink.
129.	You may be eager to hit the road, but taking it slow ensures safety and increases the likelihood that you will enjoy running.
136.	Take heart in awaiting the day you get to have that something you pine for, not minding every likelihood of failure.
145.	Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.
159.	The probability of someone watching you is proportional to the stupidity of your action.
164.	Some people may find a job they love that becomes a career just by chance but most need an education to accomplish that goal.
172.	Another beautiful day! Its not just by chance that we are able to wake up.
184.	Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured.
186.	Unless you make your goal a must, it is very likely you would never achieve it.
189.	Our analysis of truth and falsehood, or of the nature of judgment, is not very likely to be influenced by our hopes and fears.
194.	If you only interact with like-minded individuals, then it's very likely that you will develop a narrow mind.
195.	People who have to exaggerate and lie to make their point very likely do not have one.
217.	Been having a little debate in our house tonight about eugenics. if you could reduce the chance of a child being born with downs, would you?
218.	It's sometimes helpful to be informed of mistakes to reduce the chance of the same thing happening in the future. 
  
         
        Philosophy --  introspective  

2.	If I was the only person on this earth there's no chance I would of invented a fire, never mind a telephone.      
36.	I would take all the pain in the world now for the slim chance of complete happiness later.
54.	I'm such a private person I'd never want to b famous, unless I cured some disease or something lol fat chance.
80.	I'm so fortunate to be living here now. This place is absolutely amazing.
93.	Can players always grind themselves up to succeeding a task, or will some tasks always be risky?
114.	I don't think it's a coincidence that I'm re-reading Our Band Could Be Your Life on the eve of my 39th b-day. Feel like I'm at a crossroads.
142.	I'm one person who doesn't wanna accept the likelihood of living a normal life.. I want to make an empire somehow, someday.
166.	Was that just by chance or to show me something? Very weird how things happen.
168.	I met a lot of people I wanted to just by chance. But not others. Strange for being in such a confined place.
173.	What are the chances of me being able to figure out how to make a fire, and to then cook something good on it?
192.	Very likely to relocate to Mylapore again in November.That place has some strange connection with me.It's beckoning me again.
193.	Realizing this is very likely about to be the best year of my life.
204.	I like to blame my awesome luck on my good karma. It pays to be a good person.


        Everyday activities -- self  

3.	What's the chance of me waking up on time tomorrow for the first day of my early bird schedule when I just finished working for the evening?
26.	Just passed Hungry Valley. What are the odds that I'm actually hungry while this occurred?
27.	Just being at the fair for 5 days makes me want to wake up at 6am and go run. The odds of that actually happening tho...
31.	I used to think my metabolism could destroy any chance of me being full. I was wrong.
33.	I have a 50/50 chance of choosing shampoo and every time i grab the conditioner bottle!
56.	Definitely shouldn't of had those 3 afternoon naps today. Needed an early night ready for work tomorrow after a week off! Fat chance of that.
72.	I think that I should cook chicken, but then there's the slight risk of my house getting burnt down.
94.	I want to try a new hairstyle but it might be a little risky.
101.	I used to go online horse shopping with absolutely no chance of getting a horse.
113.	I've caught the clock at 11:11 for the past 2 days... The day before that, I owed $11.11 at the store. Hoping it's not a coincidence.
115.	Coincidentally just read another book largely set in early 80s east coast USA.
121.	I'm pretty lucky to be alive after what I consumed last night.
123.	So lucky to be at this Spanish restaurant in time for today's special.
124.	I'm in Ireland, we're not all lucky enough to watch the finale tonight.
137.	This time next week, I will in all likelihood have been awake for 34 hours.
147.	I think I might possibly add a piece of chicken to my lunch tomorrow. Probably not...
152.	I may never remember that night. All I know is it caused a 48hr hang over & possibly alcohol poisoning.
153.	I listen to the poems I post on my blog, and I hear all the flaws. Probably more than other listeners.
167.	Just by chance today saw a guy walking to his car and asked if i could take his spot.
177.	I want to start making the effort to do my hair every day. As unlikely as it is to happen.
187.	It's looking very likely that i'll be getting a new tattoo at the weekend!
201.	It would be nice if I could sleep until my alarm goes off...rarely happens.
205.	I've got so much to do, but the likeliness of me taking a nap instead is greater.
211.	Glad i showered earlier. Not risking the chance of opening my eyes and the power being off..

    

          physical world 
         
40.	A bright good morning, sunny spells, slim chance of a shower, 22C - looks like a very nice day.
66.	Well looks like I might be trapped in a hurricane or storm for my birthday AGAIN this year... WHAT ARE THE ODDS?!
71.	In the past week I've seen TWO sets of twin fawns ~ miles apart ~ so I know its not the same set. Beautiful to behold. What are the odds?
76.	Fortunate to be where it's just bad weather. I don't have the same worries as those near ravines and rivers and mountain sides.
91.	Its seriously a one in a million chance to get a sunny day on the Oregon coast.
109.	Twice getting caught in the rain and getting totally soaked this can’t be a coincident.
110.	A guy, who was clearly Santa, just passed me in his red pickup. Then three deer ran out into the road. Coincidence? I think not.
116.	I saw a rainbow yesterday. Coincidentally at the end of the rainbow was a Dominoes.
126.	I think everyone needs to chill the likelihood of a lion coming to eat you in your home is very unlikely.
165.	My dogs a Porta'rican bird dog. Who just by chance likes to murder the birds that fly into our yard....
190.	Today is suddenly cold but sunny. This is very likely one of first signs of autumn. Pleasant.
191.	Resting and acclimatizing at 3700m. Very likely going for the summit early tomorrow morning. ..weather permitting. A bit windy at the top.
196.	In very rare years, we might not get frost until Nov 1(ish). Very likely to see some before mid October.
198.	Just got attacked by a flying squirrel. In my car. Through my window. How often does that happen?


         human artifacts 

13.	The probability that the piece of toast will land jelly side down is in direct proportion to the value of the carpet.
15.	Against all reasonable probability, I managed to get Jack the Immortal Hero updated again.
23.	What are the odds the car I got was my colleagues old car!?
46.	Sony says that it is investigating Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for all of its devices though we caution owners as there is a slim chance it rolls out for all devices.
50.	My Judgment Day Blu-ray incldes an option to play a game of chess against Skynet. Haha, fat chance! Learn human strategy from someone else!
55.	Seriously Gap, you think using the Avett Brothers will trick me into buying your pants? Fat chance.
59.	Upgraded to 2.5.1 in the hopes that this would go away. Fat chance. Tried the .htaccess fix, deleting the js_cache, deleting cookies and the browser cache, switching browsers, switching operating systems (from Win to Mac) -- still no dice.
60.	Your business probably uses a great deal of temperature control, from heaters to air conditioning, and odds are that this is something that causes a huge drain on your finances. 
62.	I can vividly see the facebook connect logo, but as far as it appearing next to the comments on posts -fat chance.
63.	As someone who loved Mount&Blade Warband to bits and considers Paradox to be one of his new favourites, chances are I'll get WotR either way.
67.	I am wondering how fat the chance is that my hosting will kicking me for hammering on their severs for 19h.
73.	I accidentally hit the fire alarm on the wall after my momentum from a layup. One in a million chance.
89.	What are the odds that I'd end up wearing the same shirt on the first day of school as someone I dislike.
118.	The list of things that are made better with melted cheese is coincidentally EXACTLY the same if you replace cheese with bacon.
119.	My phone always coincidentally loses service when i want to use it.
128.	I'm in Denver on Friday and there's a high likelihood I'll be snagging a manning jersey.
130.	What is the likelihood that I will get this all out of my basement/pack into a car and drive to Ohio?
134.	Feeling a little childish to admit, but I really want a new back-to-school outfit. Preferably for tomorrow morning. Likelihood = low.
135.	Doing rough calculations, I could, in all likelihood make a $70 profit off the DA junk in the starter box.
141.	Cat now absolutely loves spiral staircase and won't leave it; will in all likelihood cause inevitably fatal accident.
156.	I mean there's already books & a game out for it, so. Plus seeing The Sith Wars would probably make my life.

160.	Note to self; give away every pair of high heels you own, the probability of ever wearing them again is not looking good.
185.	Tomorrow gonna check out the apartment where we will be very likely living until june. i'm quite okay with all this.
200.	I swear finding a parking spot on A&T campus is like hitting the lottery. You have to be lucky as shit and it rarely happens quickly.


         economy, politics 
        
49.	So, what.... you thought his statement in Parliament would go, I take responsibility, I order enquiry and I resign. Fat chance!
51.	I keep trying to kid myself it'll be ok once we've got over initial stadium debt but keep coming to this conclusion - fat chance.
52.	The people I talked to said fat chance of recovery especially for pricey motorbikes. It's already on its way out of town in 24 hours.
102.	There is no chance that the supreme court justices are friends. They kill each other in these opinions.
117.	Apple’s win yesterday coincidentally happened on Tim Cook’s one-year anniversary as CEO.
181.	Maybe, just maybe, my dream of having senate elections will come true ..highly unlikely though.
197.	The guy on the radio just said thed Dow Jones Industrial Average was down one point. How often does that happen?
210.	Housing continues to recover and show up in home prices. A key sector that could reduce the chance of a recession in the US.



         unclassified 

17.	The probability of hitting anything on the way down at a considerable speed is fairly high.
21.	What are the odds of a kid playing where they weren't supposed to be playing causes an accident?
28.	It's one of those films that over YEARS, I tell myself that I should watch it & never do due to chance, not by choice lol.
44.	He stands a much better chance of winning his third Emmy than the series does of winning its first.
75.	The money from the downloads will be put aside until Christmas for a family who is not fortunate enough to have one.
90.	Out of all the people in NYC what are the odds of someone you don't want to necessarily see getting on the same train car as you?
92.	It must have been very risky for pirates to slightly burn all the edges of their treasure maps and then dip them in tea.
95.	It's by no means some heroic 6 foot jump but it's jumping to a higher platform from a 4 story building. It's a little risky.
105.	November 22, 1963 JFK was assassinated...30 years later to the day I was born...coincident?
108.	What a coincident to go to NASA on the day Neil Armstrong passed away!
111.	Chuck Norris was born on May 7th 1945, World War II ended on May 8th 1945. Coincidence?! I think not!
131.	The likelihood of casualties on our side is tiny.
178.	Any truth in the rumors that you will leave CNN on loan by Friday to anyone that will want you. Unlikely anyone wants u.
216.	What's the chance of on your online player for more size options, the current player is to small and only other option full screen?