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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
Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Dec. 2024
After all, this will be the pop star's last chance to cheer on Kelce before the playoffs.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Dec. 2024
Mark Murphy, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In 1519, Hernán Cortés’s conquistadors chanced on Tlaxcala, in central Mexico, a republic run by a council that convened popular assemblies to deliberate about public affairs.
—Walter Scheidel, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
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Noun
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There’s a pretty good chance more will turn up.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Dec. 2024
After all, this will be the pop star's last chance to cheer on Kelce before the playoffs.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
Don’t leave it to chance—highlight your successes and provide specific examples.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In 1519, Hernán Cortés’s conquistadors chanced on Tlaxcala, in central Mexico, a republic run by a council that convened popular assemblies to deliberate about public affairs.
—Walter Scheidel, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chance
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The tradition calls for savoring this specific meal on December 31 as the pig represents luck—the animal’s forward motion, always led by their snout, is said to manifest good luck in the new year.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Villa will hope their rotten luck against City finally changes this weekend.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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While complex to build, these pipelines ultimately automate processes and unlock new growth opportunities.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Festivities for the evening included a talent show and a fashion show as well as opportunities for tons of singing and dancing.Essence, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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The probability of price declines in these areas exceeds 70 percent.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some people like the strategic components of the game for the promise of probability and logic, the revelation of some inescapable truth.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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The big picture: In a constrained venture market for growth-stage startups, debt offers an attractive option for profitable companies.Ryan Lawler, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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Elysian’s model follows the wider tech trend of venture studios, which spin up companies from scratch rather than attracting existing outfits.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The death appears to have been accidental, but the case is still under investigation, the news agency added, and an autopsy report will likely take at least another 30 days.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Bolton Coroner’s Court ruled on Friday, Dec. 20, that the boy’s death was accidental in nature.Abigail Adams, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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When leadership neglects culture, companies risk becoming directionless, with fragmented objectives and a disengaged workforce.Marius Ivanauskas, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The dizzying pace of events since the collapse of Syria’s dictatorship, including daily revelations of its brutality leavened by inspiring images of celebration, has risked obscuring the single most important aspect of President Bashar al-Assad’s demise.Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
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Rich has no regrets about anything that’s happened between him and his brother over the more than three decades since the band formed.Charles Moss, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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His biggest concern is what will happen if Trump follows through on his proposal to slap 10% to 20% tariffs on all imports and raise the levy on Chinese goods to 60%, from 10% to 25% that Trump imposed in his first term.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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There is a handy lesson there that applies to this circumstance.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The circumstances of the shooter's death weren't immediately clear, though Barnes noted that police did not fire their weapons.KC Baker, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chance. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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