Example Sentences

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He had heard stories of people chancing upon diamonds and hoped that he too would get lucky one day.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2024

It’s very satisfying to see an actress like Ms. Kidman use everything in her artistic toolbox while also chancing the audience’s sympathy and love.

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2018

“You’re always chancing it when you come back,” Romo said during his postgame news conference on Thanksgiving.

From Washington Post • Dec. 3, 2015

After chancing on his memoirs, Phillips had spent weeks in an effort to track down Fadoyebo.

From The Guardian • Aug. 15, 2015

“We will,” Lily replies, chancing a smile at me.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish