take a crack at
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But “ultimately, I think every one of us, given the opportunity, would definitely take a crack at trying to fix Venezuela.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
Mr. Comer’s panel will take a crack at the bill the following day.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 16, 2023
It was common for popular singers of his time — as it still happens in ours, if less commonly — to take a crack at acting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
I wanted to take a crack at it.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2023
Almost all of the fourteen entrants wanted an opportunity to go to the Interzonal, and it was rumored that some had entered to take a crack at Bobby Fischer.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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