take a chance
Example Sentences
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But having read “Shop Different,” it’s easy to understand why a Midwestern kid who was dazzled by department stores might want to take a chance on one of America’s most storied 20th-century retail brands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
“We’ve got to take a chance on new things,” Goldenvoice concert producer Nic Adler told The Times in August.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
"They have strengthened in every position of the pitch but you cannot take a chance on goalkeepers," said Neville.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 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
I take a chance that she is recognizing the odor of her human family like all pets do—even members of the family they’ve never met.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
