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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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Trump is risking falling into the Biden trap by asking Americans to endure higher prices for a war in the Middle East.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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In addition to risking American lives, the war in Iran reportedly has cost the United States about $2 billion each day.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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One way of doing this is to not give them building permits.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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How Often To Clean Baseboards Stein recommends dusting your baseboards monthly and then doing a deeper clean with vinegar every 3-4 months.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The state Air Resources Board is expected to revise the proposal in the coming weeks before bringing it to a vote in May.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The biggest question surrounding Westlake boys basketball coming into the season was how the team would fit together.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Chancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chancing. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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