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get a shot



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Vitoria Santana was fouled and made one of two free throws with three seconds remaining, but USC was unable to get a shot off after that.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

But the South Korean could not get a shot away, running it wide to the keeper's right.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Currently at the SA20 after being picked up by Paarl Royals, Tribe will get a shot at Division One of the County Championship next season after Glamorgan's promotion.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

There was a heavy media presence at the fence line, where photographers vied to get a shot of her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

You can get a shot for two bits.

From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck




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