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And, despite having won the AL manager of the year award in 1997, it took two years for another team to take a chance on him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
That belief is patently untrue, but more difficult to measure if filmmakers and studios refuse to take a real chance on their caped crusadettes.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
According to the NHS women in the UK have a 12.5% chance, on average, of developing breast cancer in their lifetime and a 2% chance of developing ovarian cancer.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
Veiga was selected and caught the eye of a scout, who decided to take a chance on him.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 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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