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have a shot at





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And instead of toiling away for a moribund franchise, Garrett will now have a shot at a Super Bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

“He’s telling stories about people out here, who don’t really have a shot at getting their stories heard very often.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

The overall winners of the tie, taking place on Friday and Saturday, will play in next February's first round, and therefore have a shot at winning the title in 2026.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

You must start at the bottom to have a shot at the top.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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