a shot
Example Sentences
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After leading outright Thursday, she came back to earth Friday with a 73 but was still only a shot off the leader.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Damodaran also is taking a shot at those who complain about the stretched valuation metrics.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
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
The corner is scrambled away to Ryan Giggs, who scuffs a shot goalward and a delirious Sheringham sweeps in, scouting over his shoulder to check the offside while wheeling away celebrating wildly.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The next one who missed a shot would lose the game.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
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