take a chance
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He delivered presentations, talked coaches’ ears off, and implored any player who would listen to take a chance on a country 4,700 miles away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
The industry’s early recovery comes as bargain hunters take a chance on these beaten-down names, betting that some can still thrive despite AI.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
To win in Texas, where Republicans outnumber Democrats, Crockett has to do more than just turn out her party’s voters; she has to convince moderates, conservatives, and independents to take a chance on her too.
From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026
Marthinus says he can't take a chance with his own family and, in February, they applied for refugee status in the US.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
“That’s Father for you, it’s the money that counts. There are principles involved, Tim. Either you live up to your principles or you don’t and maybe you have to take a chance on getting killed.”
From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
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