leave nothing to chance

idiom

: to prepare for everything possible
We planned for everything and left nothing to chance.

Examples of leave nothing to chance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Play an active role in what unfolds, leave nothing to chance and don’t hesitate to change your mind if necessary. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024 There is little wiggle room today, so leave nothing to chance. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024 Happy Birthday: Pay attention, be direct and leave nothing to chance. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2024 But football coaches prefer to leave nothing to chance. Doug Lesmerises, cleveland, 25 June 2021 But Chill Wills, nominated for Best Supporting Actor, would leave nothing to chance for his campaign. Donald Liebenson, Town & Country, 9 Mar. 2023 That remains the primary objective and the basis for the funding proposal, which would leave nothing to chance in terms of a prospective sheriff’s sale. Thomas Jewell, cleveland, 15 Nov. 2021 Some 4-5 teams could make the playoff field this season, but Yorkville coach Dan McGuire hopes to leave nothing to chance. Rick Armstrong, chicagotribune.com, 21 Oct. 2021 This time around, the Sparks wanted to leave nothing to chance. Houston Mitchell Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2021

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“Leave nothing to chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leave%20nothing%20to%20chance. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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