take a chance

Example Sentences

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Now Fields is expected to be cut—and will join the list of reclamation quarterbacks looking for a team to take a chance on him.

From The Wall Street Journal

The industry’s early recovery comes as bargain hunters take a chance on these beaten-down names, betting that some can still thrive despite AI.

From Barron's

“I took a chance based on something you said to your mom back in her office. It’s the longest of long shots, but since no one is here trying to arrest us, I don’t know.”

From Literature

But he felt that the musk ox needed some cheer, so he took a chance.

From Literature

That was a tough chance but Rashid would be disappointed not to take a chance off his own bowling when Rutherford skied a slog sweep in the 18th over.

From BBC