take a chance
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“You want to take a chance to see if disinflation continues, but I’m not taking a big chance on it.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
"They have strengthened in every position of the pitch but you cannot take a chance on goalkeepers," said Neville.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
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
It may just pay to wait to see how the stock is trading in the aftermarket before deciding to take a chance on SpaceX.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
It was common for Shin and other students to take a chance.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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