a shot
Example Sentences
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The first point of Williams' return was served by Mboko and ended in her partner sending a volley out without the American hitting a shot.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Plum didn’t register a shot attempt until early in the third quarter when she hit a mid-range jumper to go ahead 45-43.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Damodaran also took a shot at those who complain about the stretched valuation metrics.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
"He was able to make saves that would make you think, 'wow this is a shot that one out of 10 times he would have saved it'," said the former Canada international.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
“Several stories said he was the most promising teen running back they’d seen in decades. That he had a shot at going pro.”
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
