Distant chance of getting much off (7)

I believe the answer is:

faraway

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'distant' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'much off' is the wordplay.
'much' becomes 'far' (I've seen this in another clue).
'off' becomes 'away' (synonyms).
'far'+'away'='FARAWAY'

'chance of getting' is the link.
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(Other definitions for faraway that I've seen before include "Remote" , "at a distance" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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