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by a chance vs with a chance

Both "by a chance" and "with a chance" are not commonly used phrases in English. The correct phrase to use in this context is "by chance."

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by a chance

This is not a correct construction in English. The correct phrase is "by chance."

The correct phrase to use is "by chance" when referring to something happening unexpectedly or accidentally.

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Einstein saw order in the universe and believe that nothing happens by a chance.
There is a chance... and by a chance, I mean a 100% chance... that she doesn't exist.
Let us not make the mistake of taking the disaster that befell the introduction of German lorry tolls as a reason not to give toll charging by satellite a chance.
Stop by if you get a chance.
My plans have been frustrated by a mere chance.
By a strange chance, I saw The Kid last night and I am once again convinced it is his best work.
By a lucky chance I've got another on the very same thing.
A culture so obsessed by the media and a chance for self-dramatization that they'll do anything to gain a spotlight.
But I'm not standing by while there's a chance of finding you a proper home.
You've given that girl a chance by moving your business... so that she can stay in Capeside.
Many victims are literally thrust into the hands of organised groups by the prospect of a chance of improving their situation.
Social media has proven an excellent way to do this by giving the public a chance to have a look at what goes on behind the walls.
He wanted to frisk me, but a couple of staffers walked by before he had a chance.
I just wanted to stop by to offer you a chance.
I bumped into a school friend by chance a few days ago.
"Only meeting a person by chance makes a lasting bond."
I therefore went to the country to learn about its evolution, which I wanted to give a chance by voting for the Customs Union.
Come by if you get a chance, okay?
Crab Sonoshee hover jet takes a chance by diving into the river:
I don't suppose you are by any chance a werewolf, Peter.

Alternatives:

by chance

with a chance

This is not a correct construction in English. The correct phrase is "by chance."

The correct phrase to use is "by chance" when referring to something happening unexpectedly or accidentally.

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Pedrosa and Lorenzo were still in with a chance of the title.
I offer you life, with a chance to work for your eventual liberty.
And here is the weather forecast: partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the afternoon.
Cloudy with a chance of zombie.
Partly cloudy with a chance of global catastrophe.
And wouldn't you know it. Forecast calls for rain with a chance of -
A whole lifetime ahead of you with a chance to hit the reset button.
It's like being in a prison cell with a chance of drowning.
If you were to plead out, the sentence would be three years... with a chance of getting it down to less than two.
I just checked the forecast for last night and saw that it was freezing with a chance of rain.
The idea of leaving here without Henry turns my stomach, but I would rather leave now with a chance to make things right than not be able to leave at all.
Weather in new york is cloudy with a chance of thunder showers, so we may run into some turbulence along the way.
You know what I mean? I'm not talking about it's "cloudy with a chance of drizzle" weather, I'm talking about "snowstorm, seal your windows with duct tape"'s what I want.
warm air for the afternoon... partly sunny, windy and warm with a chance of thunderstorms... high up to 83, and then on Friday, clearing and windy with a high near 70.
Remember these simple rules, and we're in with a chance.
I reckon you're in with a chance.
Just let me walk out of here with a chance.
You are a candidate for public office with a chance to put the fire wagon on the table.
He still thought he was in with a chance.
Rather cloudy in the southwest with a chance of thunder in the Mediterranean.

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