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chance

[chans, chahns] / tʃæns, tʃɑns /










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Announcing his campaign before she officially made that decision — or had the chance to choose her successor — sent shock waves through the political firmament.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Like NOAA, he says there’s a good chance of a “super” El Niño, like the one in 1997-98.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

An "ice cream swirl" she called it, after fearing she had blown her chance.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Bets on Kalshi External link show a 50% chance of a merger before May 2027.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“Nothing! I just figured that we had a chance to escape if we left right away, before Miss Clerk had settled back in.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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