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Chance of doing vs Chance to do

Both 'chance of doing' and 'chance to do' are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably depending on the context. 'Chance of doing' is more formal and emphasizes the possibility of an action, while 'chance to do' is more casual and focuses on the opportunity to perform an action.

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Chance of doing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the possibility of performing an action. It emphasizes the likelihood of an action taking place.

Examples:

There is a chance of winning the competition.
What is the chance of getting accepted into the program?
She has a good chance of succeeding in her new job.
The chance of finding a solution is slim.
Is there a chance of him changing his mind?

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I'd stand a better chance of doing that if you'd help me get my husband back.
And he will have the very best chance of doing that.
I think they've got a good chance of doing that.
I stand a very real chance of doing this.
The one thing I got half a chance of doing is finding that car.
And there's not a chance of doing that until I can get this computer fixed.
I believe that the broadcasting directive is our only hope of regulating television on demand, and today could be our last chance of doing this.
MOODY: The people that flocked to that motorcycle to help him get a chance of doing the grand prix, they saw that he was something special.
Chance of doing that.
If the relevant United Nations resolution makes it possible for this to be done by force if need be - but only if we avoid unilateralism - then we have a chance of doing this.
Where the Council, regrettably, had left nothing over in the 'Citizens' Europe', we have created a margin, in order that not everything should be used up in the multiannual programme, with no chance of doing anything more.
Your best... your only chance of doing that is with me
Against the chance of doing something else, will you keep on being a foster mother?

Alternatives:

possibility of doing
likelihood of doing
probability of doing
opportunity to do
potential to do

Chance to do

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the opportunity to perform an action. It focuses on the ability or freedom to do something.

Examples:

I have a chance to visit my family next month.
She finally had a chance to travel to Europe.
Do you have a chance to finish the project by Friday?
He missed the chance to apologize to her.
We will have a chance to discuss the matter at the meeting.

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It gives me a chance to do this.
It'll be a chance to do more.
We've lost a terrific chance to do a lot of snooping.
But every day is another chance to do the right thing.
This is our chance to do the same.
This time we may have a chance to do it the right way.
It's a new start, another chance to do things right.
You missed your chance to do the right thing.
I didn't get a chance to do a postmortem.
Here's your chance to do better.
Beth was our chance to do what our parents didn't.
Give me the chance to do my very best.
We never got a chance to do our exit interview.
It's not that I'm glad you were sick... but it just gave me a chance to do some thinking last night.
Give me a chance to do what I do.
PURIFlER: Your chance to do what no man has ever done.
We'll fall into the sun way before he has a chance to do anything.
But now, at last, a chance to do straight drama.
There was so many things he never got a chance to do.
Chance to do it right this time.

Alternatives:

opportunity to do
possibility to do
time to do
freedom to do
ability to do

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