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"I think that part of the problem is that they're often not really given the chance on account of not being taken seriously."
From BBC • Jun. 13, 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
The New York Fed reported Thursday that, on average, U.S. consumers it polled in April put a 44% chance on the unemployment rate going higher over the next year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
“I put a reasonably good chance on the president firing Powell,” Sahm said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Might as well give the guy a fighting chance on this third pitch.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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