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Meanings of odds in English

Spanish
cuota

The ratio by which one better's wager is greater than that of another.

cuota

The probability of a specified outcome.

Usage of odds in English
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The Cubs, however, faced far longer odds than Warren does in Iowa.
The Guardian
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Despite certain odds, economic success knows no racial, gender or religious boundaries.
Ebony
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Major adjustments in global tax rules now look odds-on to take place.
The Irish Times
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Hamilton said, however, that the odds made him feel slightly more relaxed.
Reuters
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They work against the odds to change the consequences of that deterioration.
Feminist dot com
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Illegal bookmakers are said to offer better odds and easier credit te
The South African
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But the odds are that the economy continues to improve, he said.
Reuters
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The government is at odds with Auckland Council's blueprint for the future.
Radio NZ
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Were the odds of it happening just the way it did long?
11/22/63
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There's always IVF, of course, but statistically the odds are not great.
Mistress of the game
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Energy security doesn't necessarily need to be at odds with the environment.
Reuters
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Iran and Western countries were already at odds over Tehran's nuclear program.
Reuters
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Here in Ireland, however, Irish homeowners are paying significantly above the odds.
The Irish Times
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But he defied the odds to win a second Tour de France.
Reuters
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A positive feedback cycle could easily increase the odds of this happening.
The Guardian
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Earlier this fall the odds of justice for victims seemed much better.
Feminist dot com
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Spanish
cuota
Odds through the time
Odds across language varieties
Australia
Common
South Africa
Common
Ireland
Common
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