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Instead he leapt, and took a chance on New York.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Ian Dennis: After shining at the Under-20 World Cup last October, Yassine will now hope for a chance on the biggest stage of all.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Prediction markets, however, assign very little probability to Hormuz reopening by the end of this month — an 11% chance on Polymarket.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Ubraniak plays not only Sam but also Clay, the manager of Primary Trust, the bank that takes a chance on Kenneth, offering him a teller slot.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
“If she don’t throw it at me, Ah’ll take a chance on cornin’ back,” he announced, making gestures to indicate he was hidden behind a post.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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