get a shot
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Quick, skilful and always looking to get a shot away, the forward is playing as though he wants to break into the first team immediately.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Vitoria Santana was fouled and made one of two free throws with three seconds remaining, but USC was unable to get a shot off after that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
But the South Korean could not get a shot away, running it wide to the keeper's right.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
You can't let the striker just get a shot away in that situation.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2025
“Could you stand up there? We can do it like we did last time, get a shot of you like this and one in the costume.”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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