best shot

Example Sentences

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You’re left to take your best shot at prevention.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“My drive on the first hole was the best shot I hit all day,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Mackinder’s argument was simple: Whoever dominates that landmass has the best shot at dominating global power.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

“Even though my kids work as hard as I did, it’s sad that inheritance is their best shot at homeownership here,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Basketball was his best shot at becoming an athlete.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly