one-shot

[wuhn-shot] / ˈwʌnˌʃɒt /

ADJECTIVE

only

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alone

WEAK

apart by oneself exclusive individual isolated lone matchless once in a lifetime one one and only particular peerless single sole solitary solo unaccompanied unequaled unique unparalleled unrivaled

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Alex Fitzpatrick hit a sparkling seven-under-par 64 to seize a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Rose, 45, was aiming to become the oldest first-time Masters champion and looked to be creating his own fairytale story when he moved into a one-shot lead midway through his final round.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Ryo Hisatsune rode a back-nine binge to an eight-under par 63 on Friday and a one-shot lead over fellow Japanese Hideki Matsuyama at the US PGA Tour Phoenix Open.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Woods was clinging to a one-shot lead after bogeys on the previous two holes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2025

“I hope that wasn’t a one-shot deal,” he said.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer

one-shot

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