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
"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
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
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
But I couldn’t take a chance with Dad because he wouldn’t think it was funny.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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