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

"When I entered the back nine all Jay and I were talking about was one shot at a time," the champion said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Damodaran also took 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

The jump back to the embankment is harder this time cuz we’re so wet and weak but I take a running shot at it and then catch Viola as she comes tumbling after me.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness