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as in risking
to take a chance on
I don't think we should chance driving in this snowstorm
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as in happening
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 chancing
About two-thirds of Levshunov’s even-strength ice time this season has come alongside Kaiser, and the Blackhawks haven’t been scored on in those minutes, while significantly out-chancing opponents.
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Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chancing
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Levels of repression inside the country were getting worse but those trying to leave via its borders were risking indefinite detention.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Economists as well as Fed Chair Jerome Powell have said that model will be unsustainable in the long run, risking widening wealth inequality or a broader economic downturn if the wealthy are unable to maintain their spending habits.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Emotions were on full display with many expressing sadness and frustration, not only over Wednesday's federal raid, but raids happening around the Twin Cities over the last 40 days.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Upon doing some research for more formal choices to match the nickname, the mom came across Margaret, which had a connection to her husband's grandmother.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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No New Yorker should have to fear losing access to health care -- and no nurse should be asked to accept less pay, fewer benefits or less dignity for doing lifesaving work.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The city of Southfield also made plans, but the Southfield Wildlife Commission, which made the recommendation for a deer cull in 2024, has yet to respond to CBS News Detroit's inquiry about its schedule and details for the coming year.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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My issue coming into this year was whether KU had enough scoring outside of Peterson.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Republicans in the hearing largely targeted Walz and his leadership, placing blame for the fraud occurring under his watch.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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An extreme cold warning is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are expected or occurring.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Chancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chancing. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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