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as in luck
the uncertain course of events
rather than leave everything to chance, let's plan how we're going to spend our time in New York City
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as in probability
a measure of how often an event will occur instead of another
the chance of being struck by lightning is very low
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as in venture
a risky undertaking
it's a chance, but I think the business will be profitable
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as in accidental
happening by chance
a chance advantage that I immediately recognized and made full use of
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as in to risk
to take a chance on
I don't think we should chance driving in this snowstorm
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as in to happen
to take place
there chanced to be a beautiful day when we were touring that part of Scotland
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Recent Examples of chance
Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Incumbent Kitty Moore had a tight lead over several Cupertino City Council candidates to secure her spot on the council, while Rod Sinks and Ray Wang were neck-to-neck for a chance to take the second open seat, Thursday results showed.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Staff, Detroit Free Press, 21 Sep. 2024
Faced with a difficult, costly, and potentially ineffective attack, aggressors are less likely to see the benefits of chancing the cyberattack in the first place.
—Jacquelyn Schneider, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
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Noun
After a high-energy election week, this one offers a chance to pause and assess the market and broader macroeconomic outlook in the aftermath of the election.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
Incumbent Kitty Moore had a tight lead over several Cupertino City Council candidates to secure her spot on the council, while Rod Sinks and Ray Wang were neck-to-neck for a chance to take the second open seat, Thursday results showed.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
Slotkin, a prodigious fundraiser and the only Jewish member of Michigan’s congressional delegation, is also an indefatigable campaigner and leaves little to chance.
—Staff, Detroit Free Press, 21 Sep. 2024
Faced with a difficult, costly, and potentially ineffective attack, aggressors are less likely to see the benefits of chancing the cyberattack in the first place.
—Jacquelyn Schneider, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chance
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Rizzi, unlike in the morning, also had some luck on his side, as Atlanta missed three field goals.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Madelyn Cline has had better luck with a role in the excellent Knives Out: Glass Onion.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The event hosted hundreds of guests that had the opportunity to watch the festivities from the hotel’s multiple floors.Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Conversely, Oubre doesn’t have to make as quick decisions with the Sixers and has more opportunities to use his athleticism as a cutter.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The price of that contract changes with the probability of the outcome.Paolo Confino, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Pollster Nate Silver's Silver Bulletin projects an even wider margin, with Trump at a 53.8 percent probability of winning to Harris' 45.8 percent.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Now the commission seeks to stop venture capitalist Vinod Khosla from turning coastal San Mateo County into his personal kingdom.Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details the company's investment in seven joint ventures, with a 40%-50% ownership interest, contributing $909,207 to net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The defense contends the June 2022 shooting was accidental.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Nelson was one of the six siblings and partial siblings who were ruled to be Prince’s legal heirs after the singer died of an accidental drug overdose in 2016.Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Closing schools not only disrupts families but also risks weakening the district by driving further enrollment declines.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The longer the war continues, the more one or more of these sites risk getting caught in crossfire—an outcome that could have devastating consequences.William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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The death happened about 9:14 p.m. Monday in the Target store parking lot in the 1500 block of 40th Street.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Take a moment to catch up on what’s been happening in the world of airlines and aviation.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Authorities were still investigating the circumstances and motive of the incident, according to the news release.Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chance. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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