big shot
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Brook had made a scintillating hundred but tried one big shot too many to fall for 111.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Later in the chat, a Binance VIP client manager said: “Karry the big shot, haha. Boss Rock has mentioned you before.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
When the big shot came, Stokes had positioned both a mid-on and long-on while Bashir looped up the second slowest wicket-taking delivery by an England bowler this decade.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025
“It’s a big shot in the arm,” manager Dave Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2025
“This is our big shot, guys. It’s like they designed the Excelsior for a Hibbleflitt!”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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