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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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