take a chance
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"I've always believed that the best things happen when you take a chance and try something new," added the 43-year-old, who this year released a memoir entitled Your Roots Don't Define You.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 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
The many opportunities now to strike it big are also enticing teenagers to download these apps and take a chance.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 2026
The best thing I can do is seize the platform and connect with other creatives who want to go ahead and take a chance and make investments in stories.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026
“Your ba is making plans already. You want to take a chance on his changing his mind?”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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