Example sentences of "[conj] a chance [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They were not to have the grounds of referral explained to them , or a chance to have their say , for the second time . |
| 2 | My own vanity , such as it was , could not accept any of this ; in that dressing-gown , and with my hair all over the place , I was hardly something that a chance met man would want to lay claim to . |
| 3 | So much of professional life is spent in the competitive atmosphere of interviews and auditions that a chance to work on themselves constructively and together is something actors relish . |
| 4 | Its leader , Holger Nielsen , says he now thinks that a chance to influence Europe 's future is better than dependence on the EC without influence . |
| 5 | Scorpios love nothing more than a chance to break a social taboo . |
| 6 | It was an interesting if much too long meeting lasting from 2pm to about 6.15pm — but interesting in that , with rather few of us there , it was a chance to range over a whole lot of issues on and off the agenda , and a chance to appreciate the efforts , interests , aspirations and voluntary input of many others — though of course they get support from their activities from their employers . |
| 7 | The numerous delights include : a galaxy of new British films — yes , really — with a £10,000 prize for the most popular ; a section devoted to dance movies , a ‘ horror ’ selection ; debates and lectures for all tastes ; a children 's festival ; animation ; silents ; movies from every continent ; and a chance to see some upcoming mainstream films . |
| 8 | Hike the open moorland above Helmsley on this 12 mile route which promises spectacular views and a chance to see the odd grouse or two . |
| 9 | ( HARRIET ) And a chance to see a squashed beetle . |
| 10 | I will take tomorrow 's meeting as a forum to debate the privacy of the Society 's members , and a chance to remind the gathering that the name of Godolphin is one of the cornerstones of the Society . ’ |
| 11 | He enticed them with a promise of dinner and a chance to watch his video . |
| 12 | All he wanted was a belly-full of berries and a chance to bully the small birds . |
| 13 | More likely , the episode was considered an opportunity to rid the island of Cuban influence and a chance to demonstrate US firepower just after 241 troops had been killed in Lebanon . |
| 14 | The gated road offers an opportunity for a pleasant diversion through the park and a chance to join the Knightley Way . |
| 15 | To complete your visit , a browse around the Castle 's excellent museum shop specialising in British crafts and a chance to relax in the Castle Buttery are strongly recommended ? |
| 16 | But listen to big Ray Close and he would have you believe that it was no big deal , just another fight and a chance to earn the kind of money he used to dream of as an amateur with Ledley Hall . |
| 17 | The emphasis is on contact and a chance to talk : non-formal activities centring on children , domestic skills and basic literacy . |
| 18 | On April 1st , citizens were given a public holiday and a chance to vote . |
| 19 | a barbecue followed by the hilarious reps ' cabaret and a chance to test you skill on the mechanical bull . |
| 20 | There was even closing drama when Shelford missed a penalty , and a chance to save the game , with the last kick of the match . |
| 21 | A fairground , sumo wrestling , clowns , face painting , stalls and sideshows and a chance to sit in a helicopter top the list of attractions at the show which is open from 1.30pm–5pm . |
| 22 | Annsley has a very high-powered job and a hectic business schedule , but he finds coaching as a great escape valve and a chance to relieve tension . |
| 23 | Since its founding in 1932 the BSES has given more than 4,000 youngsters a taste of adventure and a chance to do some survey work , mainly in Arctic terrain . |
| 24 | And a chance to do away with that old blackguard Jake once and for all … and NO DANGER ! |
| 25 | This was a one-off and a chance to do something special . |
| 26 | The action-packed day costs £249 and includes being met at the airport by Rudolf the reindeer , a trip to the Arctic Circle and Santa Village , snowmobiling and reindeer rides , a buffet lunch and a chance to do some shopping . |
| 27 | Among the attractions was face-painting and a chance to feed the ducks , as demonstrated by two-year-old Callum Stephenson of Coulby Newham . |
| 28 | A short guided tour of the workplace , with explanations and a chance to ask questions may come first . |
| 29 | For Lisa the experience was a revelation — and a chance to shake off her earlier strange feelings . |
| 30 | ‘ I am ready for the challenge and a chance to stamp my own authority on a team . |