take a chance
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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
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
“It helps people take a chance on connection,” said Weng, a computer-science student who coded Date Drop in about three weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
With a starting price of £300-£500, he was willing to take a chance but others had the same idea, and the bids pushed the final price up to £68,000.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 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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