Example Sentences

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Chancing the risk of failing to make a much needed difference.

From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2017

Chancing to pass the schoolroom on his way downstairs, a glimpse he caught of some one within brought him to a standstill.

From A Hero of Romance by Marsh, Richard

Chancing to pass this way one dark cloudy morning, it occurred to me to look and see if he had yet left his bed.

From The Bird Study Book by Pearson, Thomas Gilbert

Chancing to meet Veronica in the street one March morning on the way to school she greeted her with: “I’ve a special favor to ask of you, Ronny, and don’t you dare refuse.”

From Marjorie Dean High School Senior by Chase, Josephine

Chancing to be in the Maza, the Colonel said, when word reached him of what had occurred in the Callé de Plateros, he made all haste to pursue with a squadron of Hussars.

From The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley by Reid, Mayne