Example Sentences

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“I was chancing my arm seeing if I could get flying lessons,” Jean-Baptiste continues, laughing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025

He had heard stories of people chancing upon diamonds and hoped that he too would get lucky one day.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2024

It’s very satisfying to see an actress like Ms. Kidman use everything in her artistic toolbox while also chancing the audience’s sympathy and love.

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2018

BST12:54 79 mins: It’s not just the Germans who are chancing their arm from distance – Hayden’s dipping 30-yarder is tipped round the post by a flying Benaglio.

From The Guardian • Jul. 26, 2015

“We will,” Lily replies, chancing a smile at me.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish