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chance

[chans, chahns] / tʃæns, tʃɑns /










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Without naming names, he tells candidates that he plans to ask ex-colleagues about them, and offers a chance to respond to criticism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"We're really pleased this incident ended safely and it was great to meet everybody at the lifeboat station because we don't often get the chance to chat to the people we rescue."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck seemed to stand even less of a chance when he founded the company in 2006, as an amateur rocketeer with no college degree and no funding.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

For a chance to be selected for the presale, fans need to first confirm their status as a Visa cardholder.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I brush past her into the house before she has the chance.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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