one-shot
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McIlroy briefly reclaimed a one-shot lead but gave that back with a bogey on 17, bending over in exasperation when he left a par putt just short.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
For drivers, we had gen AI, one-shot models, reasoning, moving to agentic autonomous agents, and physical AI.
From Barron's • Oct. 8, 2025
America's Sam Burns will take a one-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the US Open after a terrific finish to the third round at Oakmont.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025
The 25-year-old started the final round with a one-shot lead and extended her lead to two with her first birdie of the day at the sixth as her playing partner Julia Lopez Ramirez struggled.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2025
Knowing this was my one-shot ticket out of Jankburg, Pennsylvania.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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