best shot
Example Sentences
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The league is far from done - there will be many more twists and turns - but the reality for Rangers and Celtic is that the Scottish Cup might be their best shot at silverware.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
"They gave us their best shot on a short week so hats off to them," Broncos quarterback Nix said after the win.
From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026
"We'll give it our best shot and see what happens," adds Phillips.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
“This is something that was very important to us, and I wanted to give us the best shot at making it happen,” the producer said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
With just nine days to go before their first game, Luma figured her best shot at getting this group of boys to bond was to make them face a great challenge together.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.