chance on

Example Sentences

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Ubraniak plays not only Sam but also Clay, the manager of Primary Trust, the bank that takes a chance on Kenneth, offering him a teller slot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Options suggest investors see flows via the strait resuming soon as the most likely outcome, but they are implicitly placing a 37% chance on oil above $100 a barrel in three months, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

His first chance on cup final day hit the back of the net.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Investors don’t currently have large positions in them, so they have wiggle room in their portfolios to take a chance on a few more shares—and they have recently shown the proclivity to do that.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

“Your ba is making plans already. You want to take a chance on his changing his mind?”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu