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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

take one's chances en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of take one's chance.
    • If you had offered Eddie Jones a 24-point margin of victory against his homeland prior to the start he would have snatched your arm off above the elbow. The fact it was achieved with 36% of the ball and similar territory stats underlines the reality of modern-day rugby: possession is all very well but taking your chances when they arise is what really counts. 2019 October 19, Robert Kitson, “England into World Cup semi-finals after bruising victory over Australia”, in The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media:

Forms

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taken one's chances Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
took one's chances Tense=Past lexicographic
taking one's chances Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
takes one's chances Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic