get a shot
Example Sentences
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More companies get a shot at a takeout, a more diverse group of shareholders cash out earlier and capital cycles back through the whole ecosystem rather than pooling in one place.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
With 35 seconds left and the score tied at 61, Clemson struggled to get a shot off as Davidson forced a jump ball and then Gerda Raulusaityte forced a tie-up of her own.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
But for those who poured in to see eight-time Ballon d'Or-winner Messi there were slim pickings, as the tightly marked 38-year-old failed to get a shot on target despite Miami dominating possession.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
A game in which Celtic required 71 minutes to get a shot on target, and a stalemate that confirmed Rangers had made their worst start to a league season since 1983.
From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025
“We have a photographer here. We thought it’d be fun to get a shot of you with Squiggy and Nutty. Some with Tater, too.”
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
