How to Use take chances in a Sentence

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• His sole job is to be in the box, to win the ball in the air, to take chances.
  — New York Times, 30 Apr. 2021
• That gives the show plenty of freedom to take chances the other shows can’t.
  — Jacob Siegal, BGR, 11 Aug. 2021
• Meet new people, try new things, take chances, and keep an open mind.
  — Annie Lane, Anchorage Daily News, 17 June 2023
• Kids who've been cooped up and isolated will need to spread their wings and take chances.
  — Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2021
• Suddenly, the doors were open to a younger audience to take chances with their wardrobes.
  — Kristen Bateman, Town & Country, 25 June 2021
• Dwayne Brown, Kahlana’s hubby, wasn’t about to take chances with his family.
  — Taiia Smart Young, Essence, 18 Dec. 2020
• Madonna always loved to take chances and push boundaries.
  — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2021
• But young filmmakers are supposed to take chances like this.
  — Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2023
• Bowman said his tutelage of Colson will include everything from when to take chances on the field to how to care for his body off it.
  — Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
• Getting to see the players grow, mature, take chances and learn is an amazing privilege.
  — Joe Heim, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2020
• To achieve your ambitions, wait until October to make big changes or take chances.
  — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2021
• Translation: Barbie tends to get lovesick in relationships and isn't one to date around and take chances in romance.
  — Lisa Stardust, Women's Health, 21 July 2023
• In his Oscar acceptance speech, Corman applauded those in the world who take chances.
  — Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2024
• He’s been on that mission throughout his career, where his willingness to take chances and expand his repertoire has served him well.
  — Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2023
• Founders, in short, have stronger economic headwinds and more financial cushion than ever to take chances.
  — Steve Vassallo, Forbes, 8 Apr. 2021
• Clark aims this inspiring anthem directly at her fellow teenage girls, encouraging the ones afraid to speak up, be seen and take chances.
  — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2022
• The sense of urgency in this city to win has pushed our organization, has fueled it to take chances, fix problems and work tirelessly in an effort to win.
  — Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024
• Mass-market brands known for basics are often unwilling to take chances on design because their wares must have broad appeal, said Ms. Chung.
  — Jamie Waters, WSJ, 8 Oct. 2022
• But Cruz’s unwillingness to take chances downfield has tamped down his average per attempt.
  — Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2021
• However, Blake said the moves were probably a coincidence, the byproduct of having open 40-man roster space that allowed the team and players to take chances on each other.
  — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2024
• But mostly Wayne was a great friend, a beautiful comrade, and an older brother who helped me to forgive myself for making mistakes, take chances with my music, and never be afraid to help those in need.
  — Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024
• With this top-level commitment to letting innovators take chances and fail as steps on their path to success, here are five specific tactics to spur new ideas within healthcare.
  — Rick Newell, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2022
• If everyone felt economic safety, then more people could invest in their education and skills, and take chances on a better career.
  — Roy Bahat, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
• Banks, always slow to take chances on an unproven market, make construction loans based on expectations set by the government: low rents for low-income residents.
  — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 30 June 2021
• Leaders should be working to create an environment where employees are encouraged to take chances, add to their knowledge base and explore new tools and methodologies.
  — Douglas Murray, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023
• His success in these varied fields highlights the importance of embracing diverse business ventures and the willingness to take chances in unexplored markets.
  — Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023
• Crawford believes the break from rigidly photoreal CG will inspire more filmmakers to take chances and discover new visual styles themselves.
  — Karen Idelson, Variety, 23 Feb. 2023
• Education is especially important for young bike riders who often are less aware of dangers and more likely to take chances, the commissioners said.
  — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Oct. 2022
• Passion projects Just as Montavilla takes programming risks by showcasing new and original music, Meagher likes to invite performers to take chances — not just play their familiar sets, but to raise their artistic sights.
  — Brett Campbell | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 16 Aug. 2022
• But the kibbutz, unwilling to take chances, rounded up funds and drafted contingency plans — buying long guns for its 25-member local defense unit, securing emergency sources for water and electricity and building a military clinic.
  — Shira Rubin, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2024

Last Updated: 21 Nov 2024