a shot

Example Sentences

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“They felt at this point that if they throw their hat in the ring, that they’re going to have actually a shot at getting elected. And that’s what happened,” Ramos said.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

He had two blocks, one in which he just raised up to swat a shot by Tari Eason in the third quarter while then falling down backward in the process.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

While no photos of the ultraprivate property are available, a shot from Reynolds’ Instagram account with his mom gives a sense of the graphite exteriors of the charming property.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Asked if he thought the US space agency would achieve the goal during his second term, Trump said, "Oh, we have a shot at it."

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

“You’re a smart girl, Esmeralda. Let’s try to get you into an academic school so that you have a shot at college.”

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago