shot at

Example Sentences

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She also has a shot at the voters who went with tech entrepreneur Adam Miller, who ran on the idea that he would manage the city better than Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Families must meet significant costs or seek sponsorship to give their children a shot at advancing - creating a system that has seldom favoured those from less affluent households.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Damodaran also is taking a shot at those who complain about the stretched valuation metrics.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

But research shows that what Americans really want is more engagement with the world and more investments in their labor-market skills to give them a better shot at thriving in a dynamic world economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“Aech is right, you know. You’re never going to get another shot at this. And neither will any other gunter.”

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline